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I currently have a common cold, what is the best way to avoid getting myocarditis as a complication ?. what is my risk of getting myocarditis ?
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No known prevention: Myocarditis is a severe, though rare complication of viral syndromes. Not all viruses can cause myocarditis. Awareness for such complications seems to be the best known prevention. Chest pain, shortness of breath, sudden worsening of general condition would suggest such a complication.
Answered 7/13/2014
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