Tonsillitis and pharyngitis are caused by group A ß-hemolytic streptococci. These conditions are significant because of their relationship to scarlet fever and rheumatic fever. Which one of the following may be related to heart valve damage?

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Rheumatic fever is the condition related to heart valve damage. While tonsillitis and pharyngitis caused by group A ß-hemolytic streptococci can result in scarlet fever and rheumatic fever, only rheumatic fever can cause damage to the heart valves. Strawberry tongue and geographic tongue are physical symptoms of scarlet fever but are not directly related to heart valve damage.

Tonsillitis and Pharyngitis Are Caused by Group a ß-Hemolytic Streptococci