Abstract
This case report describes a 20-year-old immunocompetent man with an episode of chest pain radiating into both arms, an increase in the level of myocardial enzymes, electrocardiogram abnormalities (widespread ST-segment elevation and q waves in leads V(4)-V(6)) and serological evidence for acute Epstein-Barr Virus infection preceding typical signs and symptoms of infectious mononucleosis.
MeSH terms
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Antibodies, Viral / blood
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Electrocardiography
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Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / blood
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Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / complications*
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Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / diagnosis
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Herpesvirus 4, Human* / immunology
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Humans
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Infectious Mononucleosis / blood
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Infectious Mononucleosis / complications*
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Infectious Mononucleosis / diagnosis
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Male
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Myocarditis / diagnosis
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Myocarditis / microbiology*
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Myocarditis / physiopathology
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Young Adult