RESUMEN

A 20-year-old airman (US Air Force) developed myocarditis 8 days after smallpox vaccination. He was treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, and his symptoms promptly resolved. However, postvaccinial myocarditis can lead to serious complications and even death.

Asunto(s)

Miocarditis/inducido químicamente , Vacuna contra Viruela/efectos adversos , Adulto , Antiinflamatorios no Esteroideos/uso terapéutico , Humanos , Masculino , Personal Militar , Miocarditis/tratamiento farmacológico , Vacunación/efectos adversos