A member asked:

What kind of infections can cause heart failure in mid twenties? scared it might happen to me every time i get sick. should i worry? no fam history.

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Dr. Elden Rand answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Rare: Although certain infections, particular those that cause respiratory infections, can also affect the function of the heart and cause a viral cardiomyopathy, the chance of this occurring is quite uncommon.

Answered 10/16/2017

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