Which one of the following statements BEST explains the relationship between inflammation of the heart (carditis) and infection with group A beta-hemolytic streptococci?
a. Streptococcal antigens induce antibodies cross-reactive with heart tissue
b. Streptococci are polyclonal activators of B cells
c. Streptococcal antigens bind to IgE on the surface of heart tissue and histamine is released
d. Streptococci are ingested by neutrophils that release proteases that damage heart tissue
a. Streptococcal antigens induce antibodies cross-reactive with heart tissue
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