Infectious myocarditis: Inflammation of the muscle of the heart (myocardium) due to an infection. It often occurs as a complication of various bacterial, viral or parasitic infections such as rubella, polio and rheumatic fever. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Infectious myocarditis is available below.
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