Abstract:We report an extremely rare case of perimyocarditis caused by Yersinia enterocolitica serotype 0:3 in a previously healthy young adult. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of perimyocarditis in the Czech Republic and one of a limited number of reports of Y. enterocolitica carditis described globally.Upon admission to our institution, transient pericardial friction rub was audible. Electrocardiogram showed diffuse concave ST elevation, and PR segment depression was not observed. Increased cTnI (8.… Show more
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