From gastroenteritis to myocarditis: a case series of Campylobacter-mediated cardiac involvement
Although rare, clinicians should be aware of the potential cardiac involvement in patients with Campylobacter gastroenteritis, paying special attention to myocarditis symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath, especially in areas with elevated Campylobacter infection rates.
Authors
- Hugo Castro Faria
- Marta Correia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3231-7040)
- Ricardo Craveiro Costa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9951-8859)
- Carlos Manuel Trecenti Cristovão
- Maria Estevens (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6847-040X)
- Duarte Martins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0662-5629)
Institutions
- Hospitais da Universidade de Coimbra (PT)
- Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde de Coimbra (PT)
- Hospital de Santa Cruz (PT)
- Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental (PT)
- Hospital do Desterro (PT)
- Hospital CUF Descobertas
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Heart Journal - Case Reports
- Published
- 2024-12-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjcr/ytaf003
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Viral Infections and Immunology Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.80