Myocarditis

1. Causes

1.1. Viruses

1.1.1. Common Cold

1.1.2. Hepatitis B and C

1.1.3. Herpes

1.1.4. Gastrointestinal

1.2. Bacteria

1.2.1. Staphylococcus

1.2.2. Streptococcus

1.3. Parasites

1.3.1. Trypanosoma Cruzi

1.3.2. Toxoplasma

1.4. Fungui

1.4.1. Candida

1.4.2. Molds

2. Abrupt

2.1. Can cause acute heart failure

2.1.1. Death

2.1.2. Chronic Health Problems

2.2. Or subsides

2.2.1. No damage at all

3. Injury

3.1. Weakens Heart Affecting Blood Flow

3.1.1. Stroke

3.1.2. Heart Attack

4. Prevention

4.1. Avoid Being Around People That Have Been Sick

4.2. Proper Hygiene

4.2.1. Hand Washing

4.3. Avoid Risky Behavior

4.3.1. Practice Safe Sex

4.3.2. Don't Use Illegal Drugs

4.4. Minimize Risk of Insect Bites

4.5. Vaccinations

4.5.1. Keep Up With Rubella and Influenza Vaccines

5. Heart Muscle

5.1. Myocardium

6. Electrical System

6.1. Affecting Heart's Ability to Pump

6.1.1. Rapid Heart Beat

6.1.2. Arrythmias

7. Reactions

7.1. Medications

7.2. Illegal Drug Use

7.3. Chemical or Radiation

7.4. Other Diseases

7.4.1. Lupus

7.4.2. Wegener's Granulomatosis

7.4.3. Giant Cell Arteritis

7.4.4. Takayasu's Arteritis

8. Symptoms

8.1. Chest Pains

8.2. Feeling Tired

8.3. Hard to Catch Breath

8.4. Arrythmias

8.5. Fluid Retention in Lower Extremities