Neal Russell, James Hatcher, Tim Best, Judith Breuer, James Charlesworth, Peter Muir, Barry Vipond, Stephane Paulus, Rohit Saxena, Jacob Simmonds, Stefania Vergnano, Peter Davis, Seilesh Kadambari
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Abstract
This study describes a cluster of severe parvovirus B19-associated myocarditis cases in children across England in the context of an increase in circulating virus. Cases were identified across 3 large children's centers. Eight cases presented from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2023 as compared with 19 from 1 January 2024 to 31 August 2024. Almost all (n = 25, 93%) required intensive care, and 24 (88%) received inotropes and 4 (15%) extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Myocarditis appears to be temporally associated and a late sequela of parvovirus B19, resulting in high rates of intensive care unit admission. Testing with serology and blood polymerase chain reaction should be part of a syndromic screen for all children with severe myocarditis.
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Open Forum Infectious Diseases provides a global forum for the publication of clinical, translational, and basic research findings in a fully open access, online journal environment. The journal reflects the broad diversity of the field of infectious diseases, and focuses on the intersection of biomedical science and clinical practice, with a particular emphasis on knowledge that holds the potential to improve patient care in populations around the world. Fully peer-reviewed, OFID supports the international community of infectious diseases experts by providing a venue for articles that further the understanding of all aspects of infectious diseases.