Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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11014244 | Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease | 2018 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Cardiac involvement can occur following bacteremia secondary to Neisseria meningitidis (Garcia et al. Rev Soc Bras Med Trop. 1999;32(5):517-5122) and is likely underrecognized. However, meningococcal disease presenting as primary myopericarditis in immunocompetent adults is a relatively rare phenomenon. We discuss an unusual presentation of meningococcal disease and the investigation and treatment strategies implemented.
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Authors
Luke P. Dawson, James Hare, Stephen J. Duffy,