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delisen

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1. Thanks for this very informative post

Reply to NNadir (Original post)

Sat Mar 28, 2026, 09:25 AM

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I had rheumatic fever as a child and was subsequently diagnosed with valve damage. However unlike you I have had a number of other auto-immune conditions.

I am happy for you that you have had good health.

I will read the article you cited.

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Rheumatic Fever Is An Autoimmune Syndrome Leading to Heart Disease: Strep Throat and Antibiotic Access. [View all] NNadir Saturday OP

Thanks for this very informative post delisen Saturday #1

Thank you for informative, but not uplifting, information. quaint Saturday #2

Thanks. I look on the bright side. Having found this out I can warn my sons. It's treatable, with some risk... NNadir Saturday #3