Myocarditis Caused by Human Parechovirus in Adult

The infectious etiology of myocarditis often remains unidentified. We report a case of myocarditis associated with human parechovirus (HPeV) infection in an adult. HPeV is an emerging pathogen that can cause serious illness, including myocarditis, in adults. Testing for HPeV should be considered in...

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Main Authors: Khai Lin Kong, Jillian S.Y. Lau, Su Mei Goh, Heather L. Wilson, Mike Catton, Tony M. Korman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2017-09-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/23/9/16-1256_article