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 a complication of a group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection.
B) It is an inflammation of the heart.
C) It is an inflammation of the joints.
D) Once resolved,a patient rarely experiences a reoccurrence.
E) The incidence has declined in the last ten years.