A case report of myocarditis combined with hepatitis caused by herpes simplex virus.

Tetsuya YamamotoTsuneaki KenzakaMasanori MatsumotoRyo NishioSatoru KawasakiHozuka Akita

Published in: BMC cardiovascular disorders (2018)

We presented a rare case of myocarditis combined with hepatitis that was caused by herpes simplex virus. Acute myocarditis can occur concurrently with hepatitis, pancreatitis, nephritis, and encephalitis; thus, determining the presence of other infectious lesions is necessary to provide appropriate treatment for the patient.

Keyphrases

herpes simplex virus
rare case
liver failure
case report
respiratory failure
combination therapy
replacement therapy
smoking cessation
mechanical ventilation