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> Rheumatic Fever
Rheumatic fever is a serious, delayed complication of streptococcal infections, including strep throat and scarlet fever. It is an inflammation in the connective tissues throughout the body. Connective tissues in the heart, joints and just below the skin are especially susceptible. Although strep throat usually is an acute illness with fever, sore throat and headache, the inflammation resulting from rheumatic fever can cause permanent damage to the heart valves, causing disability or death many years after the acute illness.