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What is the probable cause of rheumatic fever according to current opinion?
What is the probable cause of rheumatic fever according to current opinion?
Infectious, and apparently closely associated with the invasion of the body by hemolytic streptococci.
What is the relationship between rheumatic fever and chorea?
What is the relationship between rheumatic fever and chorea?
Chorea is rheumatic fever plus a further complication or involvement of the brain.
What is the estimated prevalence of rheumatic heart disease in a population of 100,000,000 people?
What is the estimated prevalence of rheumatic heart disease in a population of 100,000,000 people?
840,000 cases
What is the consequence of nearly all cases of rheumatic fever in terms of the heart valves?
What is the consequence of nearly all cases of rheumatic fever in terms of the heart valves?
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What population group is more likely to be affected by rheumatic fever?
What population group is more likely to be affected by rheumatic fever?
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What is the increased risk of subacute bacterial endocarditis in patients with a history of rheumatic fever?
What is the increased risk of subacute bacterial endocarditis in patients with a history of rheumatic fever?
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What is the result of emboli settling in various organs such as the kidneys?
What is the result of emboli settling in various organs such as the kidneys?
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What is the most common cause of death in patients with subacute bacterial endocarditis?
What is the most common cause of death in patients with subacute bacterial endocarditis?
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What is the condition that affects people with damaged heart valves, usually as a result of rheumatic fever?
What is the condition that affects people with damaged heart valves, usually as a result of rheumatic fever?
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What percentage of people with subacute bacterial endocarditis die from the disease?
What percentage of people with subacute bacterial endocarditis die from the disease?
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What is the condition characterized by progressive structural changes in the heart as a result of rheumatic fever?
What is the condition characterized by progressive structural changes in the heart as a result of rheumatic fever?
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What conditions should be treated in the same manner as rheumatic heart disease?
What conditions should be treated in the same manner as rheumatic heart disease?
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What age group is most susceptible to rheumatic heart disease?
What age group is most susceptible to rheumatic heart disease?
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Which part of the heart is most affected by rheumatic heart disease?
Which part of the heart is most affected by rheumatic heart disease?
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What is the result of granulomatous formations in the endocardium?
What is the result of granulomatous formations in the endocardium?
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Why is prophylactic sulfonamide therapy indicated for people with pre-existing valvular heart disease?
Why is prophylactic sulfonamide therapy indicated for people with pre-existing valvular heart disease?
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What is the primary site of bacterial localization in rheumatic heart disease?
What is the primary site of bacterial localization in rheumatic heart disease?
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What is the ultimate goal of prophylactic sulfonamide therapy in patients with pre-existing valvular heart disease?
What is the ultimate goal of prophylactic sulfonamide therapy in patients with pre-existing valvular heart disease?
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