Influenza infection can lead to myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle.

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Is it true that influenza infection can lead to myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle?

Yes. A peer-reviewed review and a literature review both state directly that influenza infection can cause myocarditis, inflammation of the heart muscle; a case report and a pediatric textbook also list influenza among causes of myocarditis.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 7 sources for, 0 against · Last checked 2 Oct 2026

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Myocarditis: Everything You Need to Know About Heart Muscle Inflammation

2026

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Rai, S. & Nepal, A. R. (2026). Myocarditis: Everything You Need to Know About Heart Muscle Inflammation. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.69512/ajphi.v3i3.126

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Influenza Myocarditis: A Literature Review -

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Influenza Myocarditis: A Literature Review - PMC Lock. (n.d.). pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.12007

The hidden burden of influenza: A review of the extra‐pulmonary complications of influenza infection

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The hidden burden of influenza: A review of the extra‐pulmonary complications of influenza infection. (n.d.). cir.nii.ac.jp. https://doi.org/10.1111/irv.12470

Acute myocarditis in a patient with parainfluenza infection, seven years after bone marrow transplantation

2020

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Nikolay, M., Iana, S., & Ivo, P. (2020). Acute myocarditis in a patient with parainfluenza infection, seven years after bone marrow transplantation. zenodo.org. https://doi.org/10.3897/bgcardio.26.e52296

Post-viral myocarditis.

2026

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M, S., W, Z., M, W., B, B., P, J., J, S., F, G., J, K., W, C., & D, B. (2026). Post-viral myocarditis.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10741-026-10654-y

Pediatric dilated cardiomyopathy and the progression to heart failure: mechanisms and interventions focusing on the "gene-inflammation-metabolism" axis.

2026

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J, J., D, L., Y, G., Z, W., Y, X., & A, H. (2026). Pediatric dilated cardiomyopathy and the progression to heart failure: mechanisms and interventions focusing on the "gene-inflammation-metabolism" axis.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3389/fcvm.2026.1888470

Principles and Practice of Pediatric Infectious Diseases E-Book

2017

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Fischer, M., Long, S. S., & Prober, C. G. (2017). Principles and Practice of Pediatric Infectious Diseases E-Book. books.google.com. http://books.google.com/books?id=Xw7VDgAAQBAJ&dq=Influenza+infection+can+lead+to+myocarditis,+an+inflammation+of+the+heart+muscle.&hl=&as_pt=BOOKS&source=gbs_api

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