Ladomenou Fani, Nikolaou Ekaterini, Deligeorgopoulou Marianna, Kapetaniou Konstantina, Vlahos Antonios, Siomou Ekaterini
Department of Paediatrics, University Hospital of Ioannina, Ioannina, GRC.
Cureus. 2024 Jun 11;16(6):e62135. doi: 10.7759/cureus.62135. eCollection 2024 Jun.
Myocarditis represents an inflammation affecting the heart muscles, a condition relatively uncommon among children. Its diagnosis poses challenges due to the diverse range of its non-specific symptoms. Non-typhoidal (NTS) species are known as rare but noteworthy contributors to myocarditis, especially among immunocompetent young patients. We present two cases of NTS myocarditis in previously healthy children, in an attempt to shed light on the epidemiology, diagnostic methods, and prognosis, aiming to offer a greater understanding of this rare condition.
心肌炎是一种影响心肌的炎症,这种病症在儿童中相对少见。由于其非特异性症状范围广泛,其诊断颇具挑战。非伤寒(NTS)菌种被认为是心肌炎的罕见但值得关注的病因,尤其是在免疫功能正常的年轻患者中。我们报告两例既往健康儿童的NTS心肌炎病例,旨在阐明其流行病学、诊断方法及预后情况,以期增进对这种罕见病症的了解。