Myocarditis
Definition It is the inflammation of the myocardium(middle layer) of heart. Causes 1. Infection: –– Viral—Coxsackie A and B, influenza A and B. –– Bacterial—Streptococcus, Pneumococcus, Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme disease).…
Rheumatic Fever
Definition It is a multisystem disorder that occurs as a sequele to pharyngitis by group A beta-haemolytic streptococcus. Mechanism It is due to autoimmune reaction due to molecular mimicry between…