Open AccessMyocarditis during Acute Schistosomiasis in Two Travelers
Author(s) -
Loïc Epelboin,
Stéphane Jauréguiberry,
Jean-Baptiste Estève,
M. Danis,
Michel Komajda,
François Bricaire,
Éric Caumes
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
the american journal of tropical medicine and hygiene
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.015
H-Index - 151
eISSN - 1476-1645
pISSN - 0002-9637
DOI - 10.4269/ajtmh.2010.09-0084
Subject(s) - praziquantel , schistosomiasis , myocarditis , medicine , complication , pathophysiology , helminthiasis , immunology , surgery , intensive care medicine , helminths
We report two cases of myocarditis complicating acute schistosomiasis in returning travelers. Treatment with corticosteroids led to full recovery in both cases. Although the pathophysiology of this complication remains unclear, we recommend treating such patients with corticosteroids rather than praziquantel, which can be associated with clinical deterioration.