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Campylobacter myocarditis: a rare but potential sequelae of Campylobacter jejuni

Audrey Jia Yin Ang1, Michael McCann2, Paul Stobie3

  • 1Cardiology, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia aajy.ang@gmail.com.

BMJ Case Reports
|June 9, 2023
PubMed

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Acute myocarditis, an inflammatory heart condition, can be triggered by infections like Campylobacter jejuni. This case highlights a rare presentation mimicking acute coronary syndrome after gastrointestinal illness.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Myocarditis is an inflammatory cardiomyopathy with diverse causes, impacting global health.
  • It can lead to severe outcomes such as cardiogenic shock and necessitate cardiac transplantation.
  • Dilated cardiomyopathy is a significant consequence of myocarditis worldwide.

Observation:

  • A case study of a male patient in his 50s presenting with acute coronary syndrome.
  • The patient had a recent history of gastrointestinal illness.
  • The presentation was found to be secondary to Campylobacter jejuni infection.

Findings:

  • Campylobacter jejuni infection as a cause of acute myocarditis.
  • Myocarditis presenting as acute coronary syndrome.
  • Gastrointestinal illness preceding cardiac symptoms.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering infectious etiologies, including Campylobacter jejuni, in acute myocarditis.
  • Suggests a potential link between gastrointestinal infections and cardiac inflammatory conditions.
  • Underscores the need for thorough investigation in patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome following infection.

Keywords:
Cardiovascular medicineInfection (gastroenterology)Pericardial disease

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