[Familial spam (streptococcal pharyngitis associated myocarditis): is it a new entity or a coincidence?].

Background: Myocarditis is an inflammation of the myocardium. It is potentially life-threatening, with a wide range of clinical presentations and most often it is caused by various viral, bacterial or fungal infections.

Case Presentation: A 27 year-old man, previously hospitalized due to streptococcal tonsillitis, was admitted to ED because of chest pain.