Yamasaki M, Okada T, Sumimoto Y, Hattori N. Influenza infection presenting with pulmonary congestion: influenza myocarditis. Respirol Case Rep. 2018 Jul 30;6(7):e00352
Influenza myocarditis is a rare but life-threatening complication of influenza infection. Pneumonitis is a well-known complication of influenza infection, and chest computed tomography (CT) is useful for diagnosing pneumonitis. In addition, myocarditis should be considered in cases of pulmonary congestion observed on chest CT.
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