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Infective causes

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Various infective agents including viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa and metazoa have been implicated in dilated cardiomyopathy.

The best characterised are:

  • coxsackie virus - especially Coxsachie B
  • Chagas' disease
  • Keshan disease

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