Viral genome search in myocardium of patients with fulminant myocarditis

Fulminant myocarditis (FM) is a form of acute myocardial inflammation leading to acute-onset clinical presentation requiring inotropic and, in severe cases, mechanical circulatory support.1 As highlighted by recent registries, FM is associated with high rates of death and heart transplant.2, 3 Endomyocardial biopsy (EMB) is the gold standard for the diagnosis of acute myocarditis and allows histologic characterization.1, 4 The role of viruses in...