Myocarditis after Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole Treatment for Ehrlichiosis
The manifestations of human monocytic ehrlichiosis range from a mild febrile syndrome to a severe multisystem illness. Myocardial involvement is uncommon. We report a woman, 78 years of age, who was treated with trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole after a tick bite, in whom myocarditis was subsequently di...
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| Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2013-12-01
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| Series: | Emerging Infectious Diseases |
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| Online Access: | https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/19/12/12-1459_article |