*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.
Parkinson disease-caused by mutations in the SNCA gene. At least 18 mutations in the SNCA gene have been found to cause Parkinson disease, a condition characterized by progressive problems with movement and balance.everal common variations in the SNCA gene have been found to increase the risk of multiple system atrophy, a progressive brain disorder that affects movement and balance and disrupts the function of the autonomic nervous system.