Which of the Following Statements About Rheumatic Fever Is FALSE

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about rheumatic fever is FALSE?

A) It is rarely fatal, even when untreated.
B) It is a complication of a group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection.
C) The incidence has declined in the last ten years.
D) It is an inflammation of the joints.
E) It is an inflammation of the heart.