Multiple choice

Which of the following statements about rheumatic fever is true?

  1. It is a complication of beta-haemolytic streptococcal infection.

  2. It only affects the elderly.

  3. It complicates 3% of acute sore throats.

  4. It shows no evidence of genetic susceptibility.

  5. It is caused by immediate hypersensitivity to streptococci.
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Explanation

About 50% of patients have an identifiable sore throat or skin infection 1-5 weeks prior to systemic illness.

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