Association of myocarditis and acute renal failure complicating meningococcal septicaemia.
We report a case of meningococcal septicaemia complicated by myocarditis, cardiogenic shock and acute renal failure. Following protracted haemodynamic support and haemodialysis, there was complete recovery of cardiac and renal function.
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Department of Medicine, St Mary's Hospital, Portsmouth, Hants, U.K.
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D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000150:complications*; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008589:Meningococcal Infections / Q000150:complications*; D009205:Myocarditis / Q000209:etiology*; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D018805:Sepsis / Q000150:complications*; D012770:Shock, Cardiogenic / Q000150:complications
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents