Acute Myocarditis Secondary to Reactivated Chromosomally-Integrated HHV6

Abstract ciHHV-6 (chromosomally-integrated HHV-6) is an uncommon cause of myocarditis but may be underdiagnosed. We describe a case of reactivated ciHHV-6 myocarditis successfully treated with antiviral therapy. Our case demonstrates the need for a greater awareness of ciHHV-6 as an etiology of myoc...

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Published in:Journal of cardiac failure 2017
Main Authors: Nguyen, Ann B., MD, Chung, Ben Bow, MD, Sayer, Gabriel, MD, Mullane, Kathleen, DO, PharmD, Uriel, Nir, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
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Cardiovascular
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Summary:Abstract ciHHV-6 (chromosomally-integrated HHV-6) is an uncommon cause of myocarditis but may be underdiagnosed. We describe a case of reactivated ciHHV-6 myocarditis successfully treated with antiviral therapy. Our case demonstrates the need for a greater awareness of ciHHV-6 as an etiology of myocarditis, as prompt treatment can improve outcomes.
ISSN:1071-9164
DOI:10.1016/j.cardfail.2017.05.007