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What is the leading cause of pericarditis in young people?
In young adults, pericarditis is usually caused by HIV infection or a trauma injury.
What is pericarditis?
If the pericardium becomes inflamed, a condition called pericarditis results. pericarditis may be caused by a variety of factors: trauma, viral or bacterial infection, tumors, and other factors.
Is pericarditis a heart attack?
No. Pericarditis is an inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart; usually caused by an infection.
What is the common cause of death of cave men?
Infection secondary to trauma.
Infection around the heart?
any infection that gets in the blood stream can also get in the heart causing infection.
How is salmonella food poisoning linked to pericarditis?
Other infections which can be caused by Salmonella include:.infection of the sac containing the heart (pericarditis)
Can ankylosing spondylitis cause pericarditis?
It is difficult to say what causes what, but AS can be associated with pericarditis or vice versa.
Are there any positive treatments for pericarditis besides steriods?
The treatment obviously depends of the cause of pericarditis.
What can cause sore nipples in a 5 and a half year old boy?
It can be due to trauma or infection.
What causes toenails to die?
Trauma to the toenail can cause it to die off. An infection within the nail can also cause it to die off.
What is the leading cause of anosmia in adults?
Anosmia occurs in about 10% of head trauma injuries, and head trauma is a leading cause of anosmia in young adults. In older adults, the disorder is generally caused by viral infection.
What are the causes of acute pericarditis?
Infection with a virus, bacteria, or fungus--usually in the lungs and upper respiratory tract.
