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What is the primary etiology of acute rheumatic fever?
What is the primary etiology of acute rheumatic fever?
- Viral infection of the pharynx
- Fungal infection of the pharynx
- Parasitic infection of the pharynx
- Bacterial infection of the pharynx (correct)
What is the age range in which acute rheumatic fever most commonly occurs?
What is the age range in which acute rheumatic fever most commonly occurs?
- 5-15 years (correct)
- 20-25 years
- 15-20 years
- 1-5 years
Which valves are most commonly affected in rheumatic fever?
Which valves are most commonly affected in rheumatic fever?
- Mitral and tricuspid valves
- Tricuspid and pulmonary valves
- Aortic and pulmonary valves
- Mitral and aortic valves (correct)
Which factor is not listed as a predisposing factor for rheumatic fever?
Which factor is not listed as a predisposing factor for rheumatic fever?
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What is the resulting damage to the heart from rheumatic fever called?
What is the resulting damage to the heart from rheumatic fever called?
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