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Abstract Title:

A report of 2 cases of myopericarditis after Vaccinia virus (smallpox) immunization.

Abstract Source:

WMJ. 2011 Dec ;110(6):291-4. PMID: 22324207

Abstract Author(s):

Umesh Sharma, Tahir Tak

Article Affiliation:

Umesh Sharma

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: To counter the possibility of smallpox being used as a biological weapon, in 2002 the US government restarted a smallpox vaccination campaign. Myopericarditis is a possible cardiac complication of smallpox vaccination. We report 2 cases of vaccine-associated myopericarditis in military recruits who were treated at our facility. Chest pain, shortness of breath, and electrocardiographic changes of pericarditis, with a recent history of smallpox vaccination, were useful in making the diagnosis of probable post-vaccinial myopericarditis. Nonsteroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) were used to manage myopericarditis. Both patients had complete resolution of symptoms and electrocardiographic changes and subsequently returned to active duty.

CONCLUSION: Myopericarditis should be suspected when patients with recent history of smallpox vaccination present with chest pain or shortness of breath. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are useful in the management of post-vaccinial myopericarditis.

Study Type : Human: Case Report

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