Infections are among the many coexisting medical conditions that might result in acute myocarditis. Viral infections cause most of these cases, however bacterial infections do play a role occasionally. Group A streptococcus is often responsible for bacterial myocarditis. This case report discusses the case of a 34-year-old male who had acute streptococcal myocarditis and tonsillitis. An acute myocardial infarction was initially diagnosed based on clinical, enzymatic, and electrocardiographic data.
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