Which of the following is an inflammation of the heart tissue that occurs most frequently in school-age children as a result of an untreated strep throat?

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Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that can develop as a complication of inadequately treated strep throat or scarlet fever. It can cause inflammation in the heart, joints, skin, and brain and is most common among school-age children.

Which of the Following Is an Inflammation of the Heart