IDCases (Jan 2022)

Rare cardiac complication of toxoplasmosis in immunocompetent host

  • Erni Juwita Nelwan,
  • Sharifah Shakinah,
  • Gabriella Clarissa,
  • Fransiscus Nikodemus Hosea,
  • Dwi Yuda Herdanto,
  • Jacub Pandelaki

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 29
p. e01533

Abstract

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Myocarditis is a rare complication of toxoplasmosis, especially in immunocompetent individuals. We present a case of a 28-year-old man with a history of fever and chest pain suggestive of myocarditis. Fever, along with lymphadenopathy, electrocardiography, imaging, and serologic testing, showed Toxoplasma gondii as the probable etiology. An excellent response to treatment confirmed the diagnosis.

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