*Adapted from the National Dysphagia Diet: Standardization for Optimal Care. American Dietetic Association Â© 2002. Level 2 Dysphagia Mechanically Altered*. This diet consists of foods that are moist, soft-textured and easily formed into a bolus. All. foods on Level 1 are allowed. Meats and other select foods may be ground or minced into. small pieces no larger than Â¼â.
Causes. Rheumatic fever can occur after an infection of the throat with a bacterium called Streptococcus pyogenes, or group A streptococcus.Group A streptococcus infections of the throat cause strep throat or, less commonly, scarlet fever.heumatic fever can occur after an infection of the throat with a bacterium called Streptococcus pyogenes, or group A streptococcus.
Pyelitis is usually caused by a microorganism such as Escherichia coli or (less often) streptococci or staphylococci, which may invade the kidneys by way of the blood.It may also arise from an infection of the bladder (cystitis).yelitis is usually caused by a microorganism such as Escherichia coli or (less often) streptococci or staphylococci, which may invade the kidneys by way of the blood.