Neonatal myocardial infarct associated with maternal-fetal infection due to Coxsackie B4 virus
Garel, D.; Wood, C.; Bader, B.; Dussaix, E.; Fournier, E.
Archives Francaises de Pediatrie 43(7): 495-496
1986
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-9764 PMID: 3026276 Document Number: 281071
Heart failure with myocardial infarction occurred in the course of a neonatal infection with aseptic meningitis. Coxsackie B4 infection was found in the child and its mother. The unusual myocardial action of the virus, coronary embolus, intermediate role of a pancreatitis. By age 8 months, under digitalis glycosides treatment, growth and psychomotor development were normal.