In a murine model of Coxsackievirus B3-induced myocarditis, persistent inflammation and microvascular abnormalities in the chronic phase occur without detectable viral RNA, suggesting an autoimmune mechanism.
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Supports autoimmune mechanisms in chronic myocarditis models; leaves open translation to human disease and targeted therapies.
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