Publications by authors named "Iulia Tustiu"
Eur Heart J Case Rep
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- A 36-year-old male with no prior health issues presented to the emergency department with severe respiratory symptoms and chest pain, leading to the discovery of acute myocarditis linked to human bocavirus (HBoV) monoinfection.
- After extensive testing, imaging showed significant heart dysfunction, and the patient responded well to anti-inflammatory treatment and therapy for heart remodeling.
- This case highlights a rare occurrence of HBoV causing myocarditis in an adult and raises the possibility of the virus being transmitted from infants to adults.
