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Why could diphtheria cause major illness or death?
Complications may include myocarditis, inflammation of nerves, kidney problems, and bleeding problems due to low blood platelets. Myocarditis may result in an abnormal heart rate and inflammation of the nerves may result in paralysis.
Could a throat specialist treat you for myocarditis?
No, a throat specialist cannot treat you for myocarditis, because myocarditis is the inflammation of the heart muscle, so a throat specialist wouldn't be very knowledgeable in this area.
What is myocarditis?
inflammation of the myocardium
Is myocarditis inherited?
yes and no.
What are the possible medical surgical diagnosis of myocarditis in young adult?
chest pain, breathlessness, palpitations, possibly fever. However, you would need to visit a hospital for an ECG in order to come to a specific and correct diagnosis. If you are worried that you do have myocarditis, please consult a doctor - as it can result in sudden death.
What body system does myocarditis relate to?
Myocarditis relates to the cardiovascular system. It specifically affects the heart muscle, known as the myocardium, causing inflammation and potentially leading to heart complications.
How many people are diagnosed with myocarditis each year?
1500
If a person has endocarditis myocarditis or pericarditis what areas in order are infected?
Endocardium, myocardium, pericardium
Can Myocarditis be passed to children?
Myocarditis is the term for an infection of the muscle tissue of the heart. The infection is almost always caused by a virus. There is not yet any antibiotic that is effective against such viruses.This is not genetic, so there is no increased risk in subsequent children or in other family members.
What is coxsackie b virus?
The Coxsackie B viruses are members of the enterovirus genus and are the most common agent for myocarditis and dilated cardiomyopathy constituting 50% of infections. The group coxsackievirus was named because these viruses were pathogenic for infant mice and because the first virus of this type was isolated from a patient from the town of Coxsackie New York. Coxsackie B infection is characterized by fever, fatigue, malaise and chest pains. Infection of the heart by a coxsackie B virus can lead to viral myocarditis. Viral myocarditis is a inflammatory disease of the heart which can result in heart failure. Although the disease does not usually cause death, there is a 20% incidence of reoccurrence and permanent heart damage typically results.
What is the prognosis for myocarditis caused by a viral infection?
if it results from a general viral infection. The only steps to recovery include rest and avoidance of physical exertion.
What is the medical terminology for inflammtion in heart?
Myocarditis is a disease marked by inflammation of the heart muscle (myocardium).
