Coincidental or Causal Relationship between Acute Pericarditis and Hepatitis B Vaccination.
Author: F. Z. Benaich, S Benddine, K Souly, M Zouhdi, Z Lakhal
Category: JMSR Cardiovascular Disease
Abstract:
The frequency of administration of vaccination against hepatitis B increases in patients at risk. Hepatitis B vaccination is usually well tolerated. It might be followed by minor but serious side-effects, such as acute pericarditis. However, a causal relationship between hepatitis B and the observed acute pericarditis cannot be easily established. We report a case of benign acute pericarditis occurring after primary vaccination against hepatitis B.