rheumatic heart disease

Summary
Synonym
  • rheumatic carditis
Definition
A heart valve disease that is characterized by repeated inflammation with fibrinous repair caused by an autoimmune reaction to Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci (GAS) that results in valvular damage. The cardinal anatomic changes of the valve include leaflet thickening, commissural fusion, and shortening and thickening of the tendinous cords.
Super Class
heart valve disease
Disease Ontology
DOID:0050827
Mondo Disease Ontology
MeSH
Related Genes
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Gene ID Gene Symbol Description Source
3117 HLA-DQA1 major histocompatibility complex, class II, DQ alpha 1
3119 HLA-DQB1 major histocompatibility complex, class II, DQ beta 1
3123 HLA-DRB1 major histocompatibility complex, class II, DR beta 1

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