Article
Genetic factors contributing to viral myocarditis.
Microbiology and molecular biology reviews : MMBR - 25 Jun 2026
Wang Zhihan, Mohamud Yasir, Luo Honglin
Abstract excerpt
SUMMARYViral myocarditis is an inflammatory disease of the heart muscle caused by diverse viral pathogens and shaped by complex interactions between viruses and host responses, ultimately leading to myocardial inflammation and dysfunction. While environmental factors contribute to disease onset, growing evidence highlights a central role for host genetic determinants in influencing susceptibility, severity, and...
Topics
- Humans
- Myocarditis
- Animals
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Enterovirus B, Human
- Coxsackievirus Infections
- Host-Pathogen Interactions
- Virus Diseases
