Enterovirus-associated supraventricular re-entry tachycardia and hepatitis: a benign course in a 3-month-old female. Issue 4 (August 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Schmidt, Beate; Korsch, Eckhard; Schildgen, Oliver; Schildgen, Verena; Brockmann, Michael; Weiß, Michael
• Is Part Of: JMM case reports. Volume 2:Issue 4(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-08
• Subjects: concurrent hepatic inflammation -- oral propranolol medication -- recurrent supraventricular re-entry tachycardia -- systemic enterovirus infection; Medical microbiology -- Periodicals; 616.9041
• DOI: 10.1099/jmmcr.0.000050
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2053-3721

Abstract

Abstract : Introduction: Supraventricular re-entry tachycardia is a common neonatal and childhood illness often based on accessory pathways or dual atrioventricular-nodal physiology. However, there is only a limited description of atrial rhythm disorders associated with enterovirus infection. Publications of concurrent atrial tachyarrhythmia and hepatitis in infants are even rarer. Case presentation: We report on a 3-month-old female patient with recurrent supraventricular re-entry tachycardia and concurrent hepatic inflammation due to systemic enterovirus infection. Conclusion: Timely diagnosis of multisystem enterovirus infection helps to anticipate complications.