Dennert R, Schalla S, Suylen R J van, Eurlings L, Heymans S
Int J Cardiol. 2009 May 1;134(1):115-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2007.12.020. Epub 2008 Feb 15.
Giant cell myocarditis (GCM) is an uncommon inflammatory heart disease with a rapid progression and a devastating outcome. Its exact cause is unknown, but it has been associated with various inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. The authors report a case where GCM is triggered by a parvovirus B19 (PVB19) infection.
巨细胞性心肌炎(GCM)是一种罕见的炎症性心脏病,进展迅速,预后严重。其确切病因尚不清楚,但与多种炎症和自身免疫性疾病有关。作者报告了一例由细小病毒B19(PVB19)感染引发的巨细胞性心肌炎病例。