title: Myocarditis after smallpox vaccination: a case report.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Infectious Diseases Department, South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta, GA 31602, USA. willy.saurina@sgmc.org
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Saurina
authors.forename: Syed
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Shirazi
authors.forename: J Michael
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Lane
authors.forename: Brenda
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Daniel
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: DiEugenia
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D012900:Smallpox Vaccine