Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the main consequence of myocarditis?
What is the main consequence of myocarditis?
- Impaired kidney function
- Decreased liver function
- Poor heart function (correct)
- Reduced lung function
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of myocarditis in children?
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of myocarditis in children?
- Parvovirus
- Adenovirus
- Influenza virus
- Hepatitis A virus (correct)
What is the most common type of infection causing myocarditis in children?
What is the most common type of infection causing myocarditis in children?
- Parasitic infections
- Bacterial infections
- Fungal infections
- Viral infections (correct)
Which receptor is highly expressed in the heart and is involved in the pathogenesis of myocarditis?
Which receptor is highly expressed in the heart and is involved in the pathogenesis of myocarditis?
What activates the innate immune response in myocarditis?
What activates the innate immune response in myocarditis?
Which virus is NOT commonly involved in causing myocarditis in children?
Which virus is NOT commonly involved in causing myocarditis in children?
What type of pathogen can RARELY cause myocarditis in children?
What type of pathogen can RARELY cause myocarditis in children?
Which specific receptor is highly expressed in the heart and facilitates entry of viruses into cells, contributing to the pathogenesis of myocarditis?
Which specific receptor is highly expressed in the heart and facilitates entry of viruses into cells, contributing to the pathogenesis of myocarditis?
What activates the innate immune response in myocarditis by recognizing specific pathogen-associated molecular patterns?
What activates the innate immune response in myocarditis by recognizing specific pathogen-associated molecular patterns?
In children, which type of infection is the most common cause of myocarditis?
In children, which type of infection is the most common cause of myocarditis?
Flashcards
Myocarditis consequence
Myocarditis consequence
Reduced cardiac output and impaired heart function.
Uncommon Viral Cause
Uncommon Viral Cause
Hepatitis A virus is not a common cause of myocarditis.
Most Common Cause
Most Common Cause
Viruses often trigger inflammation of the heart muscle.
Coxsackie-adenovirus receptor
Coxsackie-adenovirus receptor
Signup and view all the flashcards
Innate Immune Response
Innate Immune Response
Signup and view all the flashcards
Uncommon Viral Infection
Uncommon Viral Infection
Signup and view all the flashcards
Rare Pathogen Cause
Rare Pathogen Cause
Signup and view all the flashcards
Pattern Recognition Receptors
Pattern Recognition Receptors
Signup and view all the flashcards
