Study note

Causes of acute pericarditis and pericardial effusion

THE CONTEXT

The listed causes are grouped into infection, inflammatory disease and other conditions.

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Infection: Causes include viral infection, bacterial infection and tuberculosis.

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Inflammatory disease: Causes include rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatic fever.

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Other conditions: Causes include post-myocardial infarction, uraemia, malignancy and trauma.

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