Evidence provided in Figures 1, 2 show that IgG subclass responses to streptococcal antigens distinguishes ARF from uncomplicated pharyngitis and highlights GlcNAc-reactive IgG2 as a feature of both RHD and SC, which are distinct from the anti-GlcNAc IgG1 and IgG3 responses of uncomplicated pharyngitis. This evidence concerns the gene IGHG3 and rheumatic fever.