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Myocarditis caused by salmonella enteritidis in a healthy 19-year-old male

Journal: Journal of Clinical Images and Medical Case Reports (Vol.2, No. 3)

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Page : 1-4

Keywords : : Cardiovascular magnetic resonance; endomyocardial biopsy; myocarditis; salmonella enteritidis.;

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Abstract

Myocarditis caused by nontyphoidal salmonellae is very rare in immunecompetent individuals. We present a case of a previous healthy 19-year-old male suffering from chest pain. Laboratory findings, ECG, echocardiogram and blood cultures led to the diagnosis of salmonella myocarditis. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance is a promising noninvasive diagnostic tool which is useful for follow-up and might help to confirm diagnosis. In patients with diarrhea and symptoms of angina pectoris, microbiological testing should include Salmonella enteritidis as possible cause for myocarditis.

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