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No, pericarditis is not contagious. It is an inflammation of the pericardium, the sac-like membrane surrounding the heart, and can result from various causes, including infections, autoimmune diseases, or injury. While some infections that can lead to pericarditis may be contagious, the condition itself is not spread from person to person.
What else can I help you with?
Is the smallpox contageous?
yes Smallpox is very Contageous.
Can you fly on an airplane if you have pericarditis?
Can you fly on airplane with pericarditis
Is bronchitis contageous?
no
Are ulcers contageous?
no
Are hiccups contageous?
no
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.
Is pericarditis an inflammation of the lungs?
No, pericarditis is inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart. Pneumonitis is inflammation of the lungs.
Why are electrocardiograph and echocardiogram tests given to diagnose pericarditis?
To distinguish between pericarditis and a heart attack.
Is pericarditis a heart attack?
No. Pericarditis is an inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart; usually caused by an infection.
What is the prevalence of pericarditis?
Pericarditis is fairly common. It affects approximately one in 1,000 people. One out of every four people who have had pericarditis will get it again, but after two years these relapses are less likely.
Pericarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle true or false?
False, pericarditis is an inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart.
