Key result
ECHO Type 9 virus was isolated from the myocardium of a 34-year-old man presenting with isolated myocarditis, complete heart block, and marked respiratory distress.
Population
1 adult with isolated myocarditis presenting with complete heart block and marked respiratory distress.
Design
Case_report
Authors
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Supports viral testing in unexplained adult myocarditis with heart block; leaves open ECHO 9 causality pending larger studies.
Case Report (n=1)
This case report provides evidence of a viral etiology for isolated myocarditis in adults by isolating ECHO Type 9 virus directly from the myocardium.
Monif et al. (1967) conducted a case report in Isolated myocarditis (n=1). ECHO Type 9 virus infection was evaluated on Isolation of ECHO Type 9 virus from the myocardium. ECHO Type 9 virus was isolated from the myocardium of a 34-year-old man presenting with isolated myocarditis, complete heart block, and marked respiratory distress.
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