Myocarditis and Raw Meat Consumption: Strange Bedfellows!
Can J Cardiol
; 37(6): 938.e1-938.e2, 2021 06.
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ABSTRACT
Trichinellosis is a parasitic infection that is associated with the consumption of raw meat. The specific genotype Trichinella nativa has been found in raw bear meat. The most common genotype that has been linked with myocarditis is T spiralis. We present a case of T nativa myocarditis secondary to consumption of raw bear meat. The clinical manifestations as well as therapy of this specific genotype is outlined.
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Assunto principal:
Trichinella
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Triquinelose
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Prednisona
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Músculo Quadríceps
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Carne
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Mebendazol
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Miocardite
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Animals
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article