A Case of RSV Induced Pericarditis in a Healthy Adult Woman

Case Report

Volume 01, Issue 02 (July–September 2025)

A Case of RSV Induced Pericarditis in a Healthy Adult Woman

Catherine Royzman^1*, 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.

Received: 13 August 2025; Revised: 10 September 2025; Accepted: 11 September 2025; Published: 25 September 2025

Citation: Royzman C, Eid M, Kandov R. A Case of RSV Induced Pericarditis in a Healthy Adult Woman. Case Rep Case Ser Cardiol J. July-September 2025;
01(02): 47-51. DOI: doi.org/10.64874/crcscj.v1i2.2025.010.

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Abstract

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

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A Case of RSV Induced Pericarditis in a Healthy Adult Woman