Giant cell myocarditis triggered by a parvovirus B19 infection.
Int J Cardiol
; 134(1): 115-6, 2009 May 01.
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ABSTRACT
Giant cell myocarditis (GCM) is an uncommon inflammatory heart disease with a rapid progression and a devastating outcome. Its exact cause is unknown, but it has been associated with various inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. The authors report a case where GCM is triggered by a parvovirus B19 (PVB19) infection.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Células Gigantes
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Parvovirus B19 Humano
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Infecções por Parvoviridae
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Miocardite
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2009
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Article