Key result
Clinical and laboratory findings in 12 children with acute myocarditis highlighted a high incidence of associated viral infection and its probable etiologic importance.
Population
12 children aged 2 months to 12 years, predominantly Negro, with nonrheumatic myocardial disease…
Design
Case_series
Authors
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Viral infection may contribute to pediatric myocarditis; leaves open causal confirmation in prospective studies.
Observational (n=12)
This case series highlights the probable etiologic importance of viral agents in the development of acute nonrheumatic myocarditis in children.
Sumner Berkovich (1968) conducted an observational in Acute Myocarditis (n=12). Viral infection was evaluated on Incidence of associated viral infection. Clinical and laboratory findings in 12 children with acute myocarditis highlighted a high incidence of associated viral infection and its probable etiologic importance.
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