I02.0: Rheumatic chorea with heart involvement

You have become infected some time ago with certain bacteria. You had a sore throat or tonsillitis caused by bacteria. Your immune system fought the bacteria using certain antibodies. However, these antibodies can also attack the body’s tissue.

Your heart has become inflamed as a result of this condition. Moreover, you have a nerve disorder due to the antibodies. As a result, your muscles are sometimes moving involuntarily.

Also common is a high temperature, joint pain, and feeling generally ill.

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