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- Causes 5-20% of young adult sudden deathMyocarditis Foundation: About Myocarditis
- Exact incidence is unknown
- Develops secondary to an infection
- Diagnosed with an electrocardiogram
- Advanced cases require a heart transplant
- Occur more often in men then women
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Myocarditis is an inflammation of the myocardium, the heart muscle.MayoClinic.com: Myocarditis
Myocarditis is usually caused by viral infections such as coxsackievirus, adenovirus, and echovirus. However, myocarditis can also stem from a bacterial infection, parasitic infection, or fungal infectionTexas Heart Institute: Myocarditis




