Epstein Barr virus (EBV) and acute myopericarditis in an immunocompetent patient: first demonstrated case and discussion.
Acute viral infections can lead to heart inflammation, including acute myocarditis. We report the first case of myopericarditis in a young immunocompetent adult, in the context of recent Epstein-Barr virus infection. Clinical presentation was common acute pericarditis, but with risk biomarkers: high troponin I levels and multiple inflammation-compatible images on MRI. Diagnosis of myopericarditis was established, and then hospitalization was necessary. Clinical electrocardiographic settings and MRI are shown; EBV cardiac effects are discussed.
Roubille
François
F
Cardiology Department, Arnaud de Villeneuve University Hospital, Montpellier, France. f-roubille@chu-montpellier.fr
Gahide
Gérald
G
Moore-Morris
Tom
T
Granier
Mathieu
M
Davy
Jean-Marc
JM
Vernhet
Hélène
H
Piot
Christophe
C
D000293:Adolescent; D004562:Electrocardiography / Q000379:methods; D020031:Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology; D004854:Herpesvirus 4, Human / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D007121:Immunocompetence / Q000276:immunology*; D008297:Male; D009205:Myocarditis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology; D010493:Pericarditis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000276:immunology