A case of Acute Myocarditis from Campylobacter Jejuni Enterocolitis

Dear Editor, Campylobacter Jejuni (C. Jejuni) is the most common cause of infectious enterocolitis in the developed world, with an annual incidence as high as 1 in 1000 in the developed world and about 2.5 million cases per year in the United States with male gender predominance (1-4). Campylobacter-associated myocarditis (CAM) is a very rare and potentially life-threatening complication of C. Jejuni enterocolitis (CEC). The majority of cases include a subtle history of abdominal pain and diarrhea that progressively worsens. Chest pain and shortness of breath follow in most cases of myocarditis5,6. We present a case of CAM mimicking acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and treated successfully with antibiotic and supportive care. We hope to increase awareness of this rare, but potentially fatal complication.