Which of the following statements about rheumatic fever is FALSE?

Which of the following statements about rheumatic fever is FALSE?



A) It is a complication of a group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection.
B) It is an inflammation of the heart.
C) It is an inflammation of the joints.
D) It is rarely fatal, even when untreated.
E) The incidence has declined in the last ten years


Answer: it is rarely fatal, even when untreated


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