Causative agent of rheumatic fever

Causative agent of rheumatic fever:
a) Group A beta hemolytic streptococci
b) Group A alpha hemolytic streptococci
c) Streptococcus viridans
d) None of the above
Correct answer: a) Group A beta hemolytic streptococci
Rheumatic fever is a delayed manifestation occurring weeks after throat infection with Group A beta hemolytic streptococci. It does not occur after streptococcal skin infection, which can cause glomerulonephritis. Rheumatic fever is an immune complex mediated post streptococcal disease.
 

Source: Cardiophile MD - September 2, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Prof. Dr. Johnson Francis MD, DM, FACC, FRCP Edin, FRCP London Tags: Cardiology MCQ DM / DNB Cardiology Entrance Source Type: blogs