Rheumatic heart disease is a condition of permanent damage to the heart valves. It is caused by rheumatic fever, which is a complication of an untreated bacterial infection with Streptococcus, or strep.. Strep throat or scarlet fever may eventually progress to rheumatic fever if it is not treated with antibiotics.
exists and is an alternate of . The Supreme Court of the United States (also called the US Supreme Court) is the highest court in the federal Judicial Branch.
Supreme Court Justices Guide The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is the highest court in the U.S. and has appellate jurisdiction over all federal and state court cases involving federal law. The current court consists of eight associate justices and one chief justice, each of whom are nominated by the president and confirmed in a majority vote by the U.S. Senate.