"Initial inflammatory events are precipitated by a group A Streptococcus pyogenes infection that causes a type 2 hypersensitivity reaction where antibodies to the bacteria exhibit molecular mimicry to human tissues 7. The presence of Aschoff cells is a histological diagnostic feature."
Expected headings
"Myocardial involvement"
"Pericardial involvement"
"Valvular involvement"
"Echocardiography"