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viral myocarditis

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viral myocarditis,
inflammation of the myocardium caused by coxsackievirus.


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A hospital spokesman said: "The inquest established that Paige died from viral myocarditis, an extremely rare and usually fatal illness from which she could have died at any time.
Less commonly, the sinus node may be affected as a result of diphtheria, rheumatic fever, or viral myocarditis.
Pathologist Dr Adrian Warfield said viral myocarditis was a "sporadic, unlucky infection" that strikes young and healthy people, with an average age of 42.
 
 
 
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