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Acute Myocarditis Induced by Hepatitis E: An Uncommon Association
Héloïse Emeriaud1, Fabien Huet2,3, François Roubille1,2
1Department of Cardiology, Montpellier University Hospital, Montpellier, France.
CJC Open
|August 29, 2022
Summary
Hepatitis E virus infection can cause acute myocarditis, a rare heart condition. This case report details the first European instance of a 45-year-old man experiencing myocarditis due to Hepatitis E.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Cardiology
- Hepatology
Background:
- Viral infections are a common cause of acute myocarditis.
- Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection affects millions globally, with known extra-hepatic manifestations.
- Acute myocarditis, characterized by myocardial inflammation and necrosis, is an infrequent complication of viral infections.
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