13th March 2024

An 18-year-old female presents with a vague history of chest pain.

An 18-year-old female presents with a vague history of chest pain. She reports a preceding upper respiratory tract infection a fortnight ago. ECG shows non-specific ST segment depression, and troponin I is serially elevated. You suspect acute myocarditis. Which of the following infectious agents is the most common aetiological agent causing myocarditis?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.