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What Causes Myocarditis

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Myocarditis is usually caused by a viral infection particularly adenovirus a virus that contains DNA and enterovirus a group of viruses that infect the gastrointestinal tract and can spread to other areas infections although many infectious organisms commonly. These cells release chemicals. Myocarditis Thoracic Key The inflammation of the heart muscle causes degeneration or death of heart muscle cells. What causes myocarditis . There are many possible causes of myocarditis see below but the most common cause is a viral infection. Myocarditis is inflammation of the heart muscle. This inflammation reduces the ability of the heart muscle to contract normally. Myocarditis is a rare condition. The inflammation of the heart muscle may be caused by A viral bacterial or fungal infection. If the disease-fighting cells enter your. A viral bacterial or fungal infection. Rheumatic fever which can occur if the antibodies that your body sends to fight a strep infection attack t