Parvovirus-B19-associated fulminant myocarditis successfully treated with immunosuppressive and antiviral therapy.
Antivir Ther
; 15(4): 681-5, 2010.
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ABSTRACT
Fulminant myocarditis is a rare inflammatory heart disease affecting relatively young adults. We describe a case of a 27-year-old male with acute onset severe heart failure. A rapid and accurate diagnostic approach suggested parvovirus B19 as the most probable cause for this fulminant viral myocarditis. Initial haemodynamic support, intensive immunosuppressive and antiviral therapy resulted in a complete recovery within 2 weeks. This case demonstrates the importance of a detailed diagnosis, allowing better classification of the underlying pathology and subsequent targeted treatment.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Antivirais
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Parvovirus B19 Humano
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Infecções por Parvoviridae
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Imunossupressores
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Miocardite
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Antivir Ther
Assunto da revista:
TERAPIA POR MEDICAMENTOS
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VIROLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Holanda