| Literature DB >> 8869256 |
M Lesenne1, P Asseman, B Fortier, P de Groote, J J Bauchart, A Millaire, Y Haftel, C Thery.
Abstract
Acute myocarditis due to toxoplasmosis infection has been previously reported, usually in patients suffering from immuno-depression. Cardiac involvement by toxoplasmosis is rare in subjects with a normal immunological status. The authors report the case of a 16-year-old patient without immuno-depression with acute myocarditis caused by toxoplasmosis simulating myocardial infarction.Entities:
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Year: 1996 PMID: 8869256
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Arch Mal Coeur Vaiss ISSN: 0003-9683