Food-the way to a man's heart: a mini-case series of Campylobacter perimyocarditis

Scand J Infect Dis. 2009;41(6-7):528-31. doi: 10.1080/00365540902913486.

Abstract

Campylobacter jejuni enteritis is 1 of the most common causes of food poisoning. Although an infrequent complication, Campylobacter associated perimyocarditis can have fatal consequences. This article illustrates 2 cases. We examine the types of Campylobacter jejuni responsible and report the observed male preponderance of this complication.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Campylobacter Infections / microbiology*
  • Campylobacter jejuni / isolation & purification*
  • Electrocardiography
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Myocarditis / microbiology*