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August 16, 2025CureusOpen Access

An Unexpected Complication of Gastroenteritis

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JGJolan GrignardKSKevin SilberHPHeloise Paccaud

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Overview

Case report details rare myopericarditis from Campylobacter jejuni infection, highlighting diagnostic errors associated with it.

Key Points

  • Myopericarditis was diagnosed after chest pain and diarrhea in a previously healthy man, indicating a rare complication.
  • The infection occurred due to Campylobacter jejuni, with an incidence of only 0.4% reported in similar cases.
  • Assessment revealing symptoms like chest pain and fever led to appropriate diagnosis, emphasizing clinical vigilance.
  • Increased awareness of this complication is crucial to prevent misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment options.

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Grignard et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c235fdb210217d6477307ahttps://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.89556
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