Bornholm diseaseB34.1

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

epidemic myalgia; myalgia epidemica; Pleurodynia

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HistoryThis section has been translated automatically.

Pickles, 1933

DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Rare complication of a Coxsackievirus infection.

PathogenThis section has been translated automatically.

Often Coxsackie B viruses (B1, B2, B3, B4, B5); rarely Coxsackie A viruses or echoviruses.

Occurrence/EpidemiologyThis section has been translated automatically.

Most frequently in infants, toddlers or children < 15 LJ. Epidemic in the summer and autumn months.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

  • Enanthema, often blisters on the cheek mucosa, palate, uvula and gums.
  • General symptoms: fever, headache, vomiting. Myalgia with swelling and pressure sensitivity of the affected muscle groups (especially thorax, back, epigastrium), possibly relieving posture.

LaboratoryThis section has been translated automatically.

Virus cultivation in culture from throat swab or urine, RT-PCR, ELISA.

DiagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Lab, histology from muscle biopsy.

Complication(s)This section has been translated automatically.

Pleurodynia, peracute pericarditis, possibly dry pleuritis, myocarditis, encephalitis, rarely paralysis.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Symptomatically with analgesics like paracetamol (e.g. Ben-u-ron Supp.). Infants/children: 2-3 times/day per 125-500 mg, children/teenagers > 14 years: 2-3 times/day per 1000 mg. In case of complications (e.g. pleurodynia) hospitalization.

Progression/forecastThis section has been translated automatically.

Generally good, duration of the disease 2-3 days. In severe cases with pleuritis or myocarditis in the first months of life, mortality is 5-10%.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

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  5. Romero JR (1999) Reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction detection of the enteroviruses. Arch Pathol Lab Med 123: 1161-1169

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer