Myocarditis Outbreak among Adults, Illinois, 2003

Abstract

An outbreak of myocarditis occurred among adults in Illinois in 2003. Diagnostic testing of myocardial tissues from 3 patients and comprehensive tests for enterovirus and adenovirus of other specimens from patients were inconclusive. Appropriate specimen collection from patients with idiopathic cardiomyopathy and further enhancement of diagnostic techniques are needed.

Keywords

• myocarditis
• cardiomyopathy
• viral
• outbreak
• biopsy
• polymerase chain reaction