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- - *Perimyocarditis and myopericarditis are inflammatory conditions affecting the heart and its surrounding membrane, often caused by viral infections, with nonrheumatic streptococcal myopericarditis being a rare form that can mimic heart attacks.* - *A case study describes a 22-year-old male who developed nonrheumatic streptococcal myopericarditis after having streptococcal pharyngitis, presenting symptoms like chest pain and tightness.* - *The patient was treated with a combination of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications, leading to symptom resolution and discharge with ongoing treatment.*
Article Abstract
Perimyocarditis and myopericarditis are inflammatory conditions of the pericardium and myocardium, often of idiopathic or infectious etiology, with viral infections being the most common. Nonrheumatic streptococcal myopericarditis (NSM) is a rare condition that can mimic acute myocardial infarction. This case report presents a 22-year-old male with no prior medical history who developed NSM following a streptococcal pharyngitis infection. The patient presented with pleuritic chest pain, tightness, and decreased exercise tolerance. Laboratory studies revealed elevated troponin levels and positive antigen. Treatment included ampicillin-sulbactam, colchicine, ibuprofen, and dexamethasone. The patient's symptoms resolved, and he was discharged with amoxicillin-clavulanate, colchicine, and ibuprofen.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11452857 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/23247096241286363 | DOI Listing |
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