Myocarditis Triggered by Erysipelas: A Rare Infectious Complication.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Myocarditis is an inflammatory disease of the myocardium often triggered by viral infections. However, bacterial causes, such as group A β-hemolytic Streptococcus, are less common but clinically significant.

Case summary

A 26-year-old man presented with acute chest pain after erysipelas of the right foot. Electrocardiography revealed unspecific ST-segment elevations. Cardiac biomarkers were elevated, and transthoracic echocardiography showed global hypokinesia with a reduced ejection fraction. Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging confirmed myocarditis. Elevated antistreptolysin O titers indicated a recent streptococcal infection. The patient recovered fully after 7 days of intravenous antibiotics.

Discussion

This case highlights toxin-mediated myocarditis sec

SUBMITTER: Wosgien K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12441575 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature