Rheumatic heart valve disease: navigating the challenges of an overlooked autoimmune disorder

Despite being a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among young people, affecting predominantly women, rheumatic heart disease (RHD) remains neglected and understudied. This autoimmune condition arises from a complex continuum that begins with repeated Group A Streptococcal (GAS) pharyngitis, l...

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Main Authors: Adrien Lupieri, Prabhash K. Jha, Victor Nizet, Walderez O. Dutra, Maria Carmo P. Nunes, Robert A. Levine, Elena Aikawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcvm.2025.1537104/full
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