Rheumatic fever, also known as rheumatic heart disease, is an inflammatory disease that occurs following a "Streptococcus pyogenes" infection, such as streptococcal pharyngitis.
Rheumatic fever, also known as rheumatic heart disease, is an inflammatory disease that can involve the heart, joints, skin, and brain. It occurs following a "Streptococcus pyogenes" infection, such as streptococcal pharyngitis.