Catherine Royzman1*, Marwen Eid2 and Ruben Kandov2
1University of Southern California, United States of America
2Department of Cardiology, Northwell Health Staten Island University Hospital, United States of America
*Corresponding author: Catherine Royzman, University of Southern California, 1002 Childs Way, Los Angeles, 90089, United States of America.
E-mail: croyzman@usc.edu.
Viral infections are a known cause of pericarditis in adults. While respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections have traditionally affected children, their incidence has recently increased in older adults and can be associated with significant morbidity. Following the recent COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increased interest and recognition of respiratory viral infections and their complications. Reported here is a case of RSV-associated pericarditis successfully treated with anti-inflammatories and colchicine in an immunocompetent adult.
Keywords: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV); Pericarditis; Immunocompetent adult; Colchicine
