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What is most likely to cause rheumatic heart disease?
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Bacterial infection: Rheumatic heart disease is a complication of a pharyngeal infection with streptococcus (strep throat). It is rare in developed countries due to the wide availability of antibiotics and better hygeine.
Answered 8/12/2012
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