J Korean Pediatr Cardiol Soc.  2001 Aug;5(1):57-60.

A Case of Myocarditis by Measles Virus

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  • 1Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Inje University, Busan Paik Hospital, Busan, Korea.

Abstract

Myocarditis is inflammation, necrosis and myocytolysis of myocardium by many infectious, connective tissue, granulomatous, toxic, or idiopathic process. Viruses are probably the most important cause of myocarditis. But the exact cause remains unknown in the majority of patients with presumed myocarditis. We describe a case of myocarditis by measles virus in a 11-year-old girl with a brief review of related literatures.

Keyword

Myocarditis; Measles

MeSH Terms

Child
Connective Tissue
Female
Humans
Inflammation
Measles virus*
Measles*
Myocarditis*
Myocardium
Necrosis
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