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Is viral pericarditis contagious ? once the fluid is removed through cath procedure will it reoccur?
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Can be and maybe: Viral pericarditis is caused by an enteric viral illness which others may catch through oral/fecal contamination: kissing, sharing food utensils, etc. If the fluid is drained, it usually doesn't recur but sometimes it does and you must be watched for this complication.
Answered 5/31/2017
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