Which of the following is the most common cause of viral myocarditis in the United States?
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Correct answer: Coxsackievirus B
Coxsackieviruses (Group B) are enteroviruses with a high affinity for cardiac myocytes. They cause direct viral damage and trigger an inflammatory response that can lead to dilated cardiomyopathy.
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