Acute myopericarditis in influenza A infection.
Heart disease is a recognised complication of influenza. We report a unique case in which myopericarditis and collapse due to acute influenza A infection was associated with pericardial effusion and tamponade. In addition, the patient had myositis and pleurisy. Emergency pericardiocentesis and inotropic drugs were needed but recovery was complete.
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000150:complications*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009205:Myocarditis / Q000209:etiology*; D010493:Pericarditis / Q000209:etiology*