Turpie David F S, Forbes Ken J, Hannah Andrew, Metcalfe Malcolm J, McKenzie Hamish, Small Gary R
Department of Cardiology, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen RoyalInfirmary, Foresterhill, Aberdeen, UK.
Scand J Infect Dis. 2009;41(6-7):528-31. doi: 10.1080/00365540902913486.
Campylobacter jejuni enteritis is 1 of the most common causes of food poisoning. Although an infrequent complication, Campylobacter associated perimyocarditis can have fatal consequences. This article illustrates 2 cases. We examine the types of Campylobacter jejuni responsible and report the observed male preponderance of this complication.