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Myocarditis Caused by Human Parechovirus in Adult
Emerging Infectious Diseases
|August 19, 2017
Abstract:
The infectious etiology of myocarditis often remains unidentified. We report a case of myocarditis associated with human parechovirus (HPeV) infection in an adult. HPeV is an emerging pathogen that can cause serious illness, including myocarditis, in adults. Testing for HPeV should be considered in differential diagnosis of myocarditis.
Insights
Myocarditis often has an unknown cause, but this case links it to human parechovirus (HPeV) infection in an adult. Consider HPeV testing for myocarditis diagnoses.
Area of Science:
- Virology
- Cardiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Myocarditis, inflammation of the heart muscle, frequently presents with an unidentified infectious origin.
- Identifying the causative agent is crucial for appropriate patient management and understanding disease pathogenesis.
Observation:
- A case of myocarditis in an adult patient was observed.
- The patient presented with clinical signs and symptoms consistent with myocarditis.
Findings:
- The myocarditis case was definitively associated with human parechovirus (HPeV) infection.
- Human parechovirus is recognized as an emerging pathogen capable of causing severe illness, including myocarditis, in the adult population.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering HPeV in the differential diagnosis of adult myocarditis.
- Routine testing for HPeV may improve diagnostic yield and guide therapeutic strategies for unexplained myocarditis.