Viral myocarditis may be due to a Coxsackie virus infection. Patients are usually relatively well and seldom present to hospital at an early stage.
There have been sudden deaths associated with exceptional physical exertion in patients with viral illnesses.
Anecdotal evidence suggests an excellent long term prognosis.
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