Metapneumovirus: A Rare Agent Causing Myocarditis
Viral causes of myocarditis and cardiomyopathy are well established with known agents such as parvoviruses, enteroviruses, and adenoviruses. Human metapneumovirus (hMPV), belonging to the Pneumovirdiae family, was first discovered in 2001 primarily resulting in upper and lower respiratory tract infections - most common in children, older individuals, and those with a weakened or compromised immune system. Once infected, it has been reported to cause pneumonia, croup, otitis media, and conjunctivitis.
Source: Journal of Cardiac Failure - Category: Cardiology Authors: Radha Gopalan, Andres Vargas Rodriguez, McEwan Hopkins, Ambar Andrade, Ryan Ung, Anantharam Kayla, Marc Silver Tags: 398 Source Type: research
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