Echocardiographic follow-up of Chlamydia psittaci myocarditis.
Chlamydia psittaci myocarditis has been infrequently reported. A case of serologically confirmed C psittaci myocarditis with dilated left ventricle and severely impaired left ventricular function is described. Serial echocardiograms demonstrated complete recovery after therapy. An early diagnosis has important prognostic implications.
Schinkel
A F
AF
University Hospital Leiden, The Netherlands.
Bax
J J
JJ
van der Wall
E E
EE
Jonkers
G J
GJ
D000328:Adult; D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000907:Antibodies, Bacterial / Q000032:analysis*; D002691:Chlamydophila psittaci / Q000276:immunology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004232:Diuretics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D015150:Echocardiography, Doppler; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009205:Myocarditis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology; D009956:Psittacosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology
D000806:Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000907:Antibodies, Bacterial; D004232:Diuretics