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What are the effects of diphtheria have on the mitral valve?
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Endocarditis: C. Diphteriae can cause infection on the mitral valve and this is called endocarditis.
Answered 10/15/2012
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None: Diphtheria does not affect the mitral valve. (rheumatic fever can). Diphtheria can cause a dilated cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure.
Answered 12/9/2012
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