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27 years
Why do they say that rheumatism causes heart disease or problems? Is it true?
Jul 19, 2013
Rheumatism could cause heart disease (valvular disease) which is caused by streptoccocus hemolytic B, the immune complex Antibody-Antigen could be deposited on the heart's valve which would harm the valve and lead to valvular heart disease.
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