Tonsillitis and pharyngitis are caused by group A $\beta$-hemolytic streptococci. These conditions are significant because of their relationship to scarlet fever and rheumatic fever. Which condition may be related to heart valve damage?

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Rheumatic fever can result in heart valve damage and the development of bacterial endocarditis. Strawberry tongue is associated with scarlet fever, but not specifically with heart valve damage. Heart valve damage is not a specific component of scarlet fever. Geographic tongue is not associated with heart valve damage.

Tonsillitis and Pharyngitis Are Caused by Group A β\betaβ -Hemolytic Streptococci

Tonsillitis and Pharyngitis Are Caused by Group A $\beta$ -Hemolytic Streptococci