Importance of early diagnosis and therapy of acute meningococcal myocarditis: a case report with review of literature

Am J Ther. 2005 May-Jun;12(3):269-71.

Abstract

Acute meningococcemia is a clinical syndrome resulting from Neisseria meningitides infection. The clinical presentation is varied, but when associated with myocardial dysfunction, it carries a poor prognosis. We report a case of meningococcal myocarditis causing severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction that improved over a 4-day period after appropriate antimicrobial treatment following prompt diagnosis. The case highlights the importance of prompt recognition and treatment of this disorder.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Ceftriaxone / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Meningococcal Infections / complications
  • Meningococcal Infections / diagnosis
  • Meningococcal Infections / drug therapy*
  • Myocarditis / diagnosis
  • Myocarditis / drug therapy*
  • Myocarditis / etiology
  • Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / etiology

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Ceftriaxone