10 Questions
What is the main consequence of myocarditis?
Poor heart function
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of myocarditis in children?
Hepatitis A virus
What is the most common type of infection causing myocarditis in children?
Viral infections
Which receptor is highly expressed in the heart and is involved in the pathogenesis of myocarditis?
Coxsackie-adenovirus receptor
What activates the innate immune response in myocarditis?
Death of infected cells
Which virus is NOT commonly involved in causing myocarditis in children?
Rubella virus
What type of pathogen can RARELY cause myocarditis in children?
Parasites
Which specific receptor is highly expressed in the heart and facilitates entry of viruses into cells, contributing to the pathogenesis of myocarditis?
Coxsackie-adenovirus receptor
What activates the innate immune response in myocarditis by recognizing specific pathogen-associated molecular patterns?
Pattern recognition receptors
In children, which type of infection is the most common cause of myocarditis?
Viral infection
Learn about the causes and symptoms of myocarditis, a condition characterized by inflammation of the heart's muscular walls which can lead to poor heart function. Understand the various factors such as viral infections, medications, chemicals, and radiation that can contribute to myocarditis.
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