title: Epstein Barr virus (EBV) and acute myopericarditis in an immunocompetent patient: first demonstrated case and discussion.
abstract: 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.
authors: Cardiology Department, Arnaud de Villeneuve University Hospital, Montpellier, France. f-roubille@chu-montpellier.fr
authors: François
authors: F
authors: Roubille
authors: Gérald
authors: G
authors: Gahide
authors: Tom
authors: T
authors: Moore-Morris
authors: Mathieu
authors: M
authors: Granier
authors: Jean-Marc
authors: JM
authors: Davy
authors: Hélène
authors: H
authors: Vernhet
authors: Christophe
authors: C
authors: Piot
mesh_terms: 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