Regional outbreak of parvovirus B19 acute myocarditis in preschool children

Pediatr Investig. 2025 Jan 3;9(2):181-184. doi: 10.1002/ped4.12459. eCollection 2025 Jun.

Abstract

We recently came across an outbreak of parvovirus B19 related acute myocarditis in preschool children in a specific region in northern Greece. The children exhibited serious morbidity and mortality. All children had very poor left ventricular ejection fraction and required inotropic intensive care unit support.

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