Which of the following conditions is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children in developing countries?
a. acute rheumatic fever c. a waterborne fluke
b. Kawasaki disease d. cholera
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A Correct. The leading cause of acquired heart disease in children in developing countries is acute rheumatic fever (ARF).With the advent of penicillin, the incidence of ARF has decreased substantially in the United States.
B Incorrect. The leading cause of acquired heart disease in children in developing countries is not Kawasaki disease.
C Incorrect. The leading cause of acquired heart disease in children in developing countries is not a waterborne fluke.
D Incorrect. The leading cause of acquired heart disease in children in developing countries is not cholera.
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