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ReviewJournal of cardiothoracic surgery2024

Fulminant myocarditis caused by influenza B virus in a male child: a case report and literature review.

Fei Tian, Yi Xiao, Zhekang Peng, Lingyun Zhang, Fu Ni, Shengmin Gui, Yuqing Fan, Zuyang Xi, Zhaohui Zhang

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Review in Journal of cardiothoracic surgery, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Fei Tian *Department of Critical Care Medicine, Yichang Central People's Hospital, The First College of Clinical Medical Science of China Three Gorges University, Yichang, China.
Yi Xiao *Department of Endocrinology, Yichang Central People's Hospital, The First College of Clinical Medical Science of China Three Gorges University, Yichang, China.
Zhekang Peng *Department of Critical Care Medicine, Yichang Central People's Hospital, The First College of Clinical Medical Science of China Three Gorges University, Yichang, China.
Lingyun ZhangDepartment of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Yichang Central People's Hospital, The First College of Clinical Medical Science of China Three Gorges University, Yichang, China.
Fu NiDepartment of Nursing, Yichang Central People's Hospital, The First College of Clinical Medical Science of China Three Gorges University, Yichang, China.
Shengmin GuiDepartment of Nursing, Yichang Central People's Hospital, The First College of Clinical Medical Science of China Three Gorges University, Yichang, China.
Yuqing FanDepartment of Nursing, Yichang Central People's Hospital, The First College of Clinical Medical Science of China Three Gorges University, Yichang, China.
Zuyang XiDepartment of Nursing, Yichang Central People's Hospital, The First College of Clinical Medical Science of China Three Gorges University, Yichang, China. 980347043@qq.com.
Zhaohui ZhangDepartment of Critical Care Medicine, Yichang Central People's Hospital, The First College of Clinical Medical Science of China Three Gorges University, Yichang, China. 1410956890@qq.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundInfluenza B virus induced myocarditis is a rare complication with potentially wide variations in severity and clinical presentation, and the pathogenesis is unclear. CASE PRESENTATION: We describe a rare case of a 7-year-old boy who developed fulminant myocarditis (FM) due to influenza B virus infection. Treatment measures included mechanical ventilation, vasoactive agents, Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), anti-inflammatory, antiviral, anti-infection, and enteral nutrition support. After 10 days of treatment, the patient succumbed to multiorgan failure.

conclusionsAfter a systematic review of the literature, we found that this disease predominantly affects females, with pediatric cases exceedingly rare. Fulminant myocarditis (FM) progresses rapidly, poses significant treatment challenges sporadic, and carries a poor prognosis. Interestingly, literature reports suggest that anti-thymocyte globulin therapy may have a positive impact in treating FM, potentially offering new insights into its pathogenesis and clinical management.

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Influenza B virusInfluenza, HumanMyocarditisChildExtracorporeal Membrane OxygenationFatal OutcomeHumansMaleFulminant myocarditisInfluenza B virusMyocarditisViral myocarditis

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PMCPMC11344422

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