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The 11 pages that link to Rheumatic fever, each with the reason it gives.

• Systemic lupus erythematosusCompared with: Its joint and cardiac findings can overlap with autoimmune presentations, but it follows a specific bacterial infection.

• Molecular mimicryBroader topic: Antibodies and T cells against streptococcal antigens can cross-react with human tissues.

• Streptococcal pharyngitisBroader topic: This preventable immune complication can follow untreated streptococcal pharyngitis.

• TonsillitisRelated: Treating streptococcal tonsillitis reduces the risk of this post-infection complication.

• Group A StreptococcusBroader topic: It is a delayed immune complication rather than direct bacterial invasion.

• Penicillin GRelated: Penicillin G can eradicate the triggering streptococcus and is used in prevention strategies.

• PharyngitisRelated: Preventing this immune complication is one reason to identify and treat strep throat.

• Scarlet feverRelated: Treating scarlet fever's underlying throat infection helps prevent this post-infectious complication.

• Sore throatRelated: Timely treatment of confirmed streptococcal throat infection reduces this rare complication.

• BenzylpenicillinRelated: Penicillin treatment of susceptible streptococcal infection helps prevent this complication.

• PhenoxymethylpenicillinRelated: Penicillin V is used for long-term prophylaxis to prevent recurrent attacks.