Respiratory syncytial virus and supraventricular tachycardia in an infant.
A 7-week infant admitted with bronchiolitis proven to be caused by respiratory syncytial virus developed a supraventricular tachycardia which responded to digitalization. She has remained well and no longer requires medication 6 months later, her electrocardiogram now being normal. The course of the illness suggests an association between infection with respiratory syncytial virus and the development of the tachycardia.
Menahem
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Department of Cardiology, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.
D001988:Bronchiolitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000382:microbiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D012136:Respiratory Syncytial Viruses; D010253:Respirovirus Infections / Q000150:complications*; D013617:Tachycardia, Supraventricular / Q000209:etiology*