6 Questions
Which disease can develop after an infection with streptococcus bacteria?
Rheumatic fever
What type of hypersensitivity reaction is associated with acute rheumatic heart disease?
Type II
What age group is mostly affected by acute rheumatic fever?
Teenagers
Which of the following is a symptom of acute rheumatic heart disease?
Joint pain and swelling
How does acute rheumatic heart disease affect the heart?
Results in chest pain and shortness of breath
What is the pathogenesis of acute rheumatic heart disease?
Deposition of immune complexes in human tissues
Test your knowledge about the pathogenesis of rheumatic fever, an inflammatory disease that can affect the heart, joints, skin, and brain, often developing after an infection with streptococcus bacteria. Learn about the antibodies' role in causing damage to human tissues and the type II hypersensitivity reaction involved.
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