Myocarditis after smallpox vaccination: a case report.

Saurina, G; Shirazi, Syed; Lane, J Michael; Daniel, Brenda; DiEugenia, Laura · Clin Infect Dis · 2003

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A 20-year-old airman (US Air Force) developed myocarditis 8 days after smallpox vaccination. He was treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, and his symptoms promptly resolved. However, postvaccinial myocarditis can lead to serious complications and even death.

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