| Fatal myocarditis secondary to Salmonella septicemia in a young adult. | |
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PMID: 2373838 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A 29-year-old white male with a recent history of gastroenteritis sustained a cardiac arrest at home. He was found to be in ventricular fibrillation and could not be resuscitated. Pathologic findings included focal aggregates of histiocytes, lymphocytes and occasional neutrophils in the myocardium as well as inflammatory changes in the colon, liver, and spleen. Blood cultures were positive for Salmonella heidelberg. The patient was seen 3 times by emergency departments prior to his demise. Death from Salmonella is rare except when associated with septicemia. The severity of illness and prognosis are often related to the site of infection and underlying disease processes. |
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Authors:
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C R Burt; J C Proudfoot; M Roberts; R H Horowitz |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of emergency medicine Volume: 8 ISSN: 0736-4679 ISO Abbreviation: J Emerg Med Publication Date: 1990 May-Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1990-08-30 Completed Date: 1990-08-30 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8412174 Medline TA: J Emerg Med Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 295-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Emergency Medicine, Michigan State University Emergency Medicine Residency Program, Sparrow Hospital, Lansing 48909. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Emergencies Gastroenteritis / etiology* Humans Male Myocarditis / etiology* Salmonella Infections / complications* Seasons Sepsis / complications* |
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