Abstract
We describe a 3 month old infant who developed myocarditis several hours after diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccination. The time of occurrence of symptoms, the clinical course, and the negative virological studies suggest a possible cardiogenic adverse reaction to the vaccine.
MeSH terms
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Diphtheria Toxoid / adverse effects*
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Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine
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Drug Combinations / adverse effects
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Myocarditis / etiology*
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Pertussis Vaccine / adverse effects*
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Tetanus Toxoid / adverse effects*
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Vaccination / adverse effects*
Substances
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Diphtheria Toxoid
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Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine
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Drug Combinations
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Pertussis Vaccine
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Tetanus Toxoid