Myocarditis during acute schistosomiasis in two travelers

Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2010 Mar;82(3):365-7. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.2010.09-0084.

Abstract

We report two cases of myocarditis complicating acute schistosomiasis in returning travelers. Treatment with corticosteroids led to full recovery in both cases. Although the pathophysiology of this complication remains unclear, we recommend treating such patients with corticosteroids rather than praziquantel, which can be associated with clinical deterioration.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Myocarditis / diagnosis
  • Myocarditis / parasitology*
  • Schistosomiasis haematobia / complications*
  • Schistosomiasis mansoni / complications*
  • Young Adult