Which of the following statements is TRUE about rheumatic fever?
A) It affects mostly older adults.
B) The incidence of it has declined significantly in Canada since introduction of antibiotics.
C) It permanently damages the liver.
D) It occurs because of untreated diabetes.

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The incidence of rheumatic fever has declined significantly in Canada since the widespread use of antibiotics to treat streptococcal infections, which can lead to rheumatic fever. The other options are false. Rheumatic fever primarily affects children and young adults, not older adults. It affects the heart, joints, and nervous system, but not the liver. It is caused by untreated streptococcal infections, not diabetes.

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE About Rheumatic Fever