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Coxsackievirus B

Non-enveloped +ssRNA enterovirus (Picornaviridae), 6 serotypes. Leading infectious cause of acute myocarditis; major antecedent of dilated cardiomyopathy. Replicates cytolytically in cardiomyocytes via CAR; protease 2A cleaves dystrophin.

Also known as: CVB, Coxsackie B virus, enterovirus B

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2026-06-03Last Reviewed
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Coxsackievirus B

Non-enveloped +ssRNA enterovirus (Picornaviridae), 6 serotypes. Leading infectious cause of acute myocarditis; major antecedent of dilated cardiomyopathy. Replicates cytolytically in cardiomyocytes via CAR; protease 2A cleaves dystrophin.