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  • Title: Giant cell myocarditis triggered by a parvovirus B19 infection.
    Author: Dennert R, Schalla S, Suylen RJ, Eurlings L, Heymans S.
    Journal: Int J Cardiol; 2009 May 01; 134(1):115-6. PubMed ID: 18280593.
    Abstract:
    Giant cell myocarditis (GCM) is an uncommon inflammatory heart disease with a rapid progression and a devastating outcome. Its exact cause is unknown, but it has been associated with various inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. The authors report a case where GCM is triggered by a parvovirus B19 (PVB19) infection.
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