Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition

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ISBN 10: 1-11874-316-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-11874-316-4

Chapter 23 - Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, and Systemic Diseases - Self Quiz - Page 770: 5

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Streptococcus pyogenes causes rheumatic fever by a cross-reactivity of an antibody for a Streptococcus pyogenes antigen to a heart cell antigen. The lymphocytes may become sensitized to the antigen and attack heart tissue as well as the streptococci.
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