Mycoplasma pneumoniae is primarily a respiratory pathogen but may affect exhibit a
diverse range of presentations from asymptomatic infection to life threatening
conditions. Myocarditis of varying severity is an unusual complication. We report a 6
year old with mycoplasma myocarditis, a rare age for such a presentation, and who
responded well to treatment with no sequelae. Serological testing for Mycoplasma
pneumoniae should be part of the routine work-up for myocarditis.peer-reviewe