Viral pericarditis: Inflammation and swelling of the pericardium (fibrous sac surrounding the heart) that results from a viral infection. Causative viruses include HIV, coxsackieviruses, echoviruses and adenoviruses. The condition may be misdiagnosed as a heart attack and vice versa. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Viral pericarditis is available below.
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Prognosis for Viral pericarditis: The condition is rare but serious and can result in death. Prompt treatment usually leads to a full recovery.
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