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Acute Bacterial Myocarditis Masquerading ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI): Case Report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Infections are among the many coexisting medical conditions that might result in acute myocarditis. Viral infections cause most of these cases, however bacterial infections do play a role occasionally. Group A streptococcus is often responsible for bacterial myocarditis. This case report discusses the case of a 34-year-old male who had acute streptococcal myocarditis and tonsillitis. An acute myocardial infarction was initially diagnosed based on clinical, enzymatic, and electrocardiographic data.

DOI: 10.61440/jcc.2024.v2.18

Authors: Mohamud Mire Waberi, Abdu Samad Mohamed Aden, Abdiwali Awil Dahir, Mohamed Abdirahman Farah

Institution: Mogadishu Somali Turkish Training and Research Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Viral Infections and Immunology Research

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

OpenAlex ID: W4402491044

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