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Fulminant myocarditis caused by influenza B virus in a male child: a case report and literature review.
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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery . 8/24/2024, Vol. 19 Issue 1, p1-7. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Background: Influenza B virus induced myocarditis is a rare complication with potentially wide variations in severity and clinical presentation, and the pathogenesis is unclear. Case presentation: We describe a rare case of a 7-year-old boy who developed fulminant myocarditis (FM) due to influenza B virus infection. Treatment measures included mechanical ventilation, vasoactive agents, Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), anti-inflammatory, antiviral, anti-infection, and enteral nutrition support. After 10 days of treatment, the patient succumbed to multiorgan failure. Conclusions: After a systematic review of the literature, we found that this disease predominantly affects females, with pediatric cases exceedingly rare. Fulminant myocarditis (FM) progresses rapidly, poses significant treatment challenges sporadic, and carries a poor prognosis. Interestingly, literature reports suggest that anti-thymocyte globulin therapy may have a positive impact in treating FM, potentially offering new insights into its pathogenesis and clinical management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17498090
- Volume :
- 19
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 179234802
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-024-02997-0