Rheumatic Fever Causes

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Causes of Rheumatic Fever


Rheumatic fever is caused by a problem in the immune system. It happens in response to group A Streptococcus pharyngitis ( Strep Throat ). In this case, the immune system not only fights the bacteria but also attacks its own tissue. It often attacks heart tissue.


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