Myocarditis after smallpox vaccination: a case report.
A 20-year-old airman (US Air Force) developed myocarditis 8 days after smallpox vaccination. He was treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, and his symptoms promptly resolved. However, postvaccinial myocarditis can lead to serious complications and even death.
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Infectious Diseases Department, South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta, GA 31602, USA. willy.saurina@sgmc.org
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D000328:Adult; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008889:Military Personnel; D009205:Myocarditis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D012900:Smallpox Vaccine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014611:Vaccination / Q000009:adverse effects
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D012900:Smallpox Vaccine