Myocarditis : Causes
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Causes could include:
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Bacterial Infections
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Coxsackieviruses B
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Viral Infections
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Myocarditis is an uncommon disorder that is usually caused by viral infections that reach the heart, including those due to the Coxsackie virus, adenovirus, and echovirus. It may also occur during or after various viral, bacterial, or parasitic in...
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While there are several contributing factors that may lead to myocarditis, the primary cause is viral. Myocarditis usually results from the Coxsackie B virus, and may also result from measles, influenza, chicken pox, hepatitis virus, or the adenov...
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Adenoviruses are small infectious agents that cause upper respiratory tract infections, conjunctivitis , and other infections in humans. Adenoviruses were discovered in 1953.
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Adenoviruses are DNA viruses (small infectious agents) that cause upper respiratory tract infections, conjunctivitis , and other infections in humans. Adenoviruses were discovered in 1953.
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Parasites are organisms that live inside humans or other organisms who act as hosts. They are dependent on their hosts because they are unable to produce food or energy for themselves.
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