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Which complication is commonly associated with untreated streptococcal throat infections?
Which complication is commonly associated with untreated streptococcal throat infections?
- Tuberculosis
- Pneumonia
- Chronic bronchitis
- Rheumatic fever (correct)
What complication involves the kidneys following a streptococcal infection?
What complication involves the kidneys following a streptococcal infection?
- Renal failure
- Glomerulonephritis (correct)
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Cystitis
Which of the following describes a common skin complication of streptococcal infections?
Which of the following describes a common skin complication of streptococcal infections?
- Seborrheic dermatitis
- Psoriasis
- Erysipelas (correct)
- Melanoma
Which complication results from immune response to streptococcal bacteria and can affect heart valves?
Which complication results from immune response to streptococcal bacteria and can affect heart valves?
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What complication is linked to the late sequelae of rheumatic fever due to a prior streptococcal infection?
What complication is linked to the late sequelae of rheumatic fever due to a prior streptococcal infection?
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Study Notes
Common Complications of Untreated Streptococcal Infections
- Untreated streptococcal throat infections can lead to rheumatic fever, a serious inflammatory condition affecting various body systems, particularly the heart.
- Poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis is a complication that specifically impacts the kidneys, resulting from an immune response to the streptococcal bacteria.
Skin Complications
- A notable skin complication of streptococcal infections is impetigo, which presents as a highly contagious skin infection characterized by red sores that can rupture and ooze.
Immune Response Complications
- The immune response triggered by streptococcal bacteria may cause rheumatic heart disease, which can lead to damage of heart valves, particularly the mitral and aortic valves.
Late Sequelae of Rheumatic Fever
- Complications following rheumatic fever can result in chronic conditions such as heart disease, which may arise from repeated episodes of streptococcal infections and their associated inflammatory responses.
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