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an inflammatory disease that can develop as a complication of inadequately treated strep throat or scarlet fever, characterized by fever, joint pain, and inflammation, especially of the heart
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Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that can develop as a complication of untreated strep throat.
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My cousin had rheumatic fever after not taking care of a simple sore throat.
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I heard that rheumatic fever can hit you like a ton of bricks if you ignore your health.
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The rise of misinformation on social media can spread like rheumatic fever in a community.