A sixteen-year-old male presented with symptoms and investigations suggestive of acute myocardial infarction. The patient had suffered from a varicella zoster infection 5 days prior to presentation. Varicella myocarditis was suspected and diagnosed following treatment and positive varicella serology. This case highlights a rare but serious cardiac presentation of a common condition.

Keywords:
Varicella zoster, Myocarditis, Troponin
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