Myocarditis after Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole Treatment for Ehrlichiosis

Nayak, Seema U.; Simon, Gary L.

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Myocarditis after Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole Treatment for Ehrlichiosis

Published Date:

Dec 2013

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Emerg Infect Dis. 19(12):1975-1977.

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Nayak, Seema U. ; Simon, Gary L. ;

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The manifestations of human monocytic ehrlichiosis range from a mild febrile syndrome to a severe multisystem illness. Myocardial involvement is uncommon. We report a woman, 78 years of age, who was treated with trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole after a tick bite, in whom myocarditis was subsequently diagnosed. She recovered completely after doxycycline therapy.

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