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Acute Myocarditis Following Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli Gastroenteritis in a 30-Year-Old Male

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: (EPEC) gastroenteritis and was admitted to the hospital with no abnormalities noted on cardiac examination. On the third day of admission, the patient reported chest pain with an EKG revealing ST-segment elevations in the inferior leads and cardiac troponins reaching 4435 ng/L. The diagnosis of EPEC gastroenteritis and associated myocarditis was made through clinical evaluation and laboratory findings. The patient was discharged from the hospital on metoprolol and in stable condition. EPEC is a rare cause of myocarditis, making the association between the two challenging to identify. Therefore, acute myocarditis should be considered in young patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) symptoms in the absence of ACS risk factors. By identifying the association between gastroenteritis and myocarditis, this case emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis to facilitate timely treatment and prevent complications.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.78961

Authors: Natalie B Saliba, Kenneth J Adams, Karilyn Sims, Emily Fontan, Joshua C Hollingsworth

Institution: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

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: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4407471612