Title of article :
A Case of Myopericarditis: Very Rare Complication of Brucellosis
Author/Authors :
Khorasani، Ali Akbar نويسنده Department of Cardiology, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, IR Iran Khorasani, Ali Akbar , Farrokhnia، Mehrdad نويسنده Department of Infectious Diseases, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, IR Iran Farrokhnia, Mehrdad
Issue Information :
فصلنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2014
Abstract :
Introduction: Brucellosis has various clinical presentations. Cardiac complications are uncommon and the endocarditis is the most common form of cardiac involvement. Pericarditis or myocarditis without concurrent endocarditis, especially their combination ( i.e. myopericarditis without endocardial involvement) is rare.
Case Presentation: This is the case of a 22-year-old male with Brucella myopericarditis without endocarditis that excellently responded to medical treatment.
Discussion: Although Brucella myopericarditis is uncommon in endemic areas, it should be considered in the cases with myocarditis and/or pericarditis, especially if no certain explanation exists.
Journal title :
Archives of Clinical Infectious Diseases
Journal title :
Archives of Clinical Infectious Diseases