A 10-year-old male presents with fever, lymphadenopathy, arthralgia, and nosebleeds. He is diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease. What is the most likely cause of this disease?
A) Congenital heart defects
B) Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections
C) Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus infections
D) Acute pericarditis

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Rheumatic heart disease is a complication of rheumatic fever, which is caused by an autoimmune reaction to infection with Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus.

A 10-Year-Old Male Presents with Fever, Lymphadenopathy, Arthralgia, and Nosebleeds