![](/images/graphics-bg.png)
A Fatal Case of Influenza B Myocarditis with Cardiac Tamponade
Joint Authors
Roto, Dominick
Malnoske, Michelle L.
Winters, Shira
Georas, Steve N.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-08-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Influenza B is generally regarded as a less severe counterpart to influenza A, typically causing mild upper respiratory symptoms.
Myocardial involvement with influenza B is a rare complication, better described in children than adults.
However, when it occurs, it can lead to profound myocarditis with progression to shock requiring aggressive supportive care.
Case Presentation.
We present a case of cardiac tamponade in the setting of influenza B infection in a previously healthy 57-year-old woman, with progression to refractory shock and death.
Autopsy revealed myocardial necrosis with infiltration of CD3+ lymphocytes, and little evidence of viral pneumonia.
Conclusions.
Myocarditis is a rare complication of influenza B in adults, and subsequent pericardial effusion with tamponade physiology is a previously unreported event in an otherwise healthy adult without other medical comorbidities.
While rare, this is a serious and potentially fatal complication that clinicians should be aware of when evaluating a patient with suspected viral illness who is exhibiting shock physiology.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Roto, Dominick& Malnoske, Michelle L.& Winters, Shira& Georas, Steve N.. 2018. A Fatal Case of Influenza B Myocarditis with Cardiac Tamponade. Case Reports in Critical Care،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1141218
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Roto, Dominick…[et al.]. A Fatal Case of Influenza B Myocarditis with Cardiac Tamponade. Case Reports in Critical Care No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1141218
American Medical Association (AMA)
Roto, Dominick& Malnoske, Michelle L.& Winters, Shira& Georas, Steve N.. A Fatal Case of Influenza B Myocarditis with Cardiac Tamponade. Case Reports in Critical Care. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1141218
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1141218