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The global status of toxoplasmic myocarditis: A case series and systematic literature review.

Mostafa Tork, Mitra Sadeghi, Bahareh Basirpour, Alireza Fattahian, Somayyeh Ahmadi, Shahabeddin Sarvi, Lotfollah Davoodi, Maryam Hataminejad, Shirzad Gholami, Ahmad Daryani and 2 more

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12 authors.

Mostafa TorkToxoplasmosis Research Center, Communicable Diseases Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
Mitra SadeghiToxoplasmosis Research Center, Communicable Diseases Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
Bahareh BasirpourToxoplasmosis Research Center, Communicable Diseases Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
Alireza FattahianDepartment of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Research Center of Mazandaran University of Medical Science, Sari, Iran.
Somayyeh AhmadiToxoplasmosis Research Center, Communicable Diseases Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
Shahabeddin SarviToxoplasmosis Research Center, Communicable Diseases Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
Lotfollah DavoodiAntimicrobial Resistance Research Center, Department of Infectious Diseases, Mazandaran University, Sari, Iran.
Maryam HataminejadToxoplasmosis Research Center, Communicable Diseases Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
Shirzad GholamiToxoplasmosis Research Center, Communicable Diseases Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
Ahmad DaryaniToxoplasmosis Research Center, Communicable Diseases Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
Sargis A AghayanLaboratory of Molecular Parasitology, Scientific Center of Zooloy and Hydroecology, NASRA, 7P. Sevak st., Yerevan 0014, Armenia.
Seyed Abdollah HosseiniToxoplasmosis Research Center, Communicable Diseases Institute, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.

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Abstract

Introduction: Toxoplasmosis, an infection caused by the parasite Methods: In this systematic review, the searches were conducted across on main databases and followed the PRISMA guidelines to compile relevant studies. After eliminating duplicate entries and carefully assessing inclusion and exclusion criteria, we included 21 studies in our review. Subsequently, we analyzed the collected data. Results: Twenty one articles were analyzed, covering a total of 24 cases of toxoplasmic myocarditis. Among the patients, 75 % (18 cases) were male, while 25 % (6 cases) were female. The average age of those examined was 37.3 years. The findings indicated that serology and MRI tests play a crucial role in the definitive diagnosis of toxoplasmic myocarditis. However, in cases of deceased patients, confirmation was obtained through autopsy and tissue staining. Conclusion: The findings from this research highlight the significance of toxoplasmosis as a potential contributor to development of myocarditis, a condition to which cardiologists should pay attention. Diligent healthcare professionals, equipped with continuous monitoring and access to suitable therapeutic interventions, play a crucial role in assisting patients with myocarditis. By including toxoplasmosis as a myocarditis risk factors, cardiologists can ensure timely diagnosis, and providing appropriate treatment, which can impact on patient outcomes.

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MyocarditisSystematic reviewToxoplasma gondii

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PMCPMC12747236

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