Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE About Rheumatic Fever

question 23

Multiple Choice

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 the U.S.since introduction of antibiotics.
• C)It permanently damages the liver.
• D)It occurs because of untreated diabetes.

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Definitions:

Tax Bracket

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Corporate Bond

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Mortgage-Related

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Federal National Mortgage Association

A government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) known as Fannie Mae; it expands the secondary mortgage market by securitizing mortgages in the form of mortgage-backed securities.