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Define the term myocarditis?


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Myocarditis:

  1. Myocarditis is the inflammation of the myocardium.
  2. Myocardium is a heart muscle.
  3. Myocarditis is caused by viruses such as adenovirus, COVID-19, hepatitis Band C, parvovirus, and herpes simplex virus.
  4. It can also be caused due to bacterial and fungal infections.
  5. It can lead to heart failure, heart attack, and sudden cardiac death.

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