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Are rheumatic fever, streptococcal pharyngitis, and anaphylactoid reaction related?
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Yes,Yes and No: Rheumatic fever is a possible consequence of untreated strep throat. An anaphylactic reaction is a severe allergic response and not related to the other two.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes and no: Rheumatic fever is a sequella of a group a streptococcal infection such as pharyngitis. An anaphylactoid reaction is one that mimics a true anaphalytic reaction but has nothing to do with the other 2 conditions you listed.
Answered 3/26/2013
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