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[Myocarditis in legionellosis. A case report]

E Astorri1, G Manzetti, C Emanuelli

  • 1Cattedra di Cardiologia, Università degli Studi, Parma.

Minerva Cardioangiologica
|September 1, 1996
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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Cardiac involvement in Legionnaires' disease is uncommon.
  • Reported cases of myocarditis, pericarditis, and endocarditis are rare.

Observation:

  • A case of Legionnaires' disease presenting with pneumonia and severe myocarditis is described.
  • The patient exhibited significant myocardial damage, heart failure, and cardiac abnormalities.

Findings:

  • High antibody titers confirmed Legionella pneumophila as the causative agent.
  • The myocarditis led to overt heart failure and notable ECG/echocardiographic changes.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for severe cardiac complications in Legionnaires' disease.
  • Further research into Legionella-associated cardiac dysfunction is warranted.