A serious complication of a group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection is rheumatic fever.

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∻Answer∻ ⚹ True ⚹ ∻Solution∻ ‖ a ⋮ Rheumatic fever is indeed a serious complication that can arise from an infection with group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GABHS). ‖ ‖ b ⋮ This condition typically develops two to four weeks after a strep throat or scarlet fever infection, which are caused by GABHS. ‖ ‖ c ⋮ Rheumatic fever can lead to long-term heart damage, known as rheumatic heart disease, which is the most serious complication of rheumatic fever. ‖ ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹ Rheumatic fever as a complication of streptococcal infection ⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹ Rheumatic fever is a non-suppurative complication that can occur after an infection with group A beta-hemolytic streptococci, particularly following pharyngitis. It is an inflammatory disease that can affect the heart, joints, skin, and brain. ⚹◊What is the underlying mechanism by which rheumatic fever develops following a group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection in the body?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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