[Neonatal myocarditis due to Coxsackie: case report and literature review]

Dagoberto Delgado-Franco1, Andrea Sierra-Sepúlveda2, Luis Guillermo Meave-Cueva3

  • 1Centro Médico ABC, Departamento de Neonatología. Ciudad de México, México.

Insights

This study highlights Coxsackie virus as a cause of neonatal viral myocarditis. Early detection and prompt intervention are crucial for improving outcomes in affected newborns.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal Cardiology
  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
  • Viral Myocarditis

Background:

  • Viral myocarditis in neonates is a rare but serious condition.
  • Coxsackie virus is a common etiological agent.
  • High morbidity and mortality rates are associated with neonatal viral myocarditis.

Observation:

  • A case of Coxsackievirus-induced myocarditis in a female newborn is detailed.
  • Diagnostic modalities included echocardiogram, cardiac MRI, and biomarker analysis.
  • A literature review identified 6 similar cases from 1962 to 2022.

Findings:

  • Analysis of clinical presentation, diagnostics, treatment, and outcomes.
  • Comparison of the presented case with historical cases.
  • Understanding the natural progression and response to intervention.

Implications:

  • Emphasizes the critical role of early diagnosis in neonatal viral myocarditis.
  • Highlights optimal clinical practices for effective management.
  • Underscores the necessity of prompt intervention to improve prognosis and reduce mortality.

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