Rare but dangerous cause of non-purulent myopericarditis: a non-typhoidal Salmonella infection.

We present a case of a young man in his early 20s who presented to the hospital with acute onset of central chest pain, preceded by epigastric fullness and diarrhoea 5 days after consuming a meal containing chicken products. Following an extensive evaluation, he was diagnosed with Salmonella -associated myopericarditis. This case aims to raise awareness within the medical community about the cardiac effects of Salmonella infection. It emphasises the clinical symptoms observed and offers valuable perspectives on diagnostic methods for this uncommon but potentially fatal cause of myopericarditis. Swift identification and proper treatment are essential for positive outcomes, emphasising the significance of comprehensive care involving various medical disciplines in similar instances.
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