All are true about rheumatic fever, EXCEPT :
Ans. is 'c' Communicable disease Rheumatic feverThe incidence of rheumatic fever has declined in developed countries while in developing countries it remains a significant problem.Etiology - Rheumatic fever is associated with infection of the Pharynx and Tonsils by Group A beta hemolytic streptococcus*.Peak age of Incidence is 5-15 years. *It is not a communicable disease.Rheumatic fever occurs as a result of immunological hypersensitivity* (type II or type III) to streptococcal antigens.
Common in poor socioeconomic group
Develops after streptococci pharyngitis
Communicable disease
Seen in 5- 15 year of children
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