Rheumatic heart disease is an infection that occurs after infection with group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus, which manifests as damage to the heart, joints, and blood vessels. The disease can cause myocarditis, inflammation of the endocardium, leaving many severe sequelae or even death for patients.

Rheumatic heart disease is an acute inflammatory disease that occurs after infection with group A hemolytic streptococci, which manifests as damage to the heart, joints and blood vessels. Manifestations of the disease are diverse and if not detected and treated promptly, can lead to death.