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Area of Science:

Cardiology
Infectious Diseases
Microbiology

Background:

Campylobacter jejuni enteritis is a common infection globally.
Cardiac complications from C. jejuni enterocolitis are rare, with few documented cases, predominantly in males and typically benign.
Severe left ventricular dysfunction is exceptionally rare in C. jejuni myocarditis.

Observation:

This report details a young male patient diagnosed with Campylobacter myopericarditis.
This represents the first documented case of Campylobacter-associated myopericarditis in The Netherlands.
The patient presented with symptoms indicative of cardiac involvement secondary to C. jejuni infection.

Findings:

The case confirms that Campylobacter jejuni can lead to myopericarditis, affecting cardiac function.
The underlying mechanism of C. jejuni-induced myopericarditis is not fully understood, with hypotheses including direct bacterial invasion, toxins, immune complexes, or T-cell responses.
This rare cardiac manifestation underscores the pathogen's potential systemic effects.

Implications:

As C. jejuni infections rise globally, clinicians must remain vigilant for cardiac complications.
Early recognition and management of Campylobacter myopericarditis are crucial for patient outcomes.
Further research into the pathogenesis of C. jejuni-induced cardiac disease is warranted.