Myocarditis is an inflammatory heart condition with various causes, including viral infections and autoimmune responses. This article discusses the epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of myocarditis, highlighting the importance of differentiating it from pericarditis

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Corynebacterium diphtheriae is a non-spore forming Gram-positive bacillus responsible for causing diphtheria in humans. This bacterium, particularly C. diphtheriae, is known for producing a potent exotoxin called diphtheria toxin, which blocks protein synthesis and leads to serious complications suc

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Pfizer and Moderna vaccine updates for different age groups, Novavax administration, clinical updates, and myocarditis/pericarditis updates were discussed in the Alpha Office Hours meeting scheduled for June 16, 2022. The agenda also included Vaccine Finder and July 4th shipping updates. The timelin

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Inflammatory conditions of the heart, such as pericarditis and myocarditis, can have various causes and manifestations. Pericarditis can present as fibrinous, purulent, or hemorrhagic, each with distinct characteristics and implications. Myocarditis, on the other hand, can result from infections lik

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