Open AccessAcute rhabdomyolysis in a young woman with moderate COVID-19
Author(s) -
Kohei Fujita,
Osamu Kanai,
Kazutaka Nanba,
Naoki Esaka,
Hiroaki Hata,
Koichi Seta,
Takao Odagaki
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
idcases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.319
H-Index - 13
ISSN - 2214-2509
DOI - 10.1016/j.idcr.2021.e01212
Subject(s) - rhabdomyolysis , medicine , covid-19 , pandemic , young adult , intensive care medicine , pediatrics , disease , infectious disease (medical specialty)
Highlights• COVID-19-associated rhabdomyolysis is most common in older men with severe disease. • This case of rhabdomyolysis occurred in a young woman with moderate COVID-19. • She practiced daily strength training, which may have increased her risk. • She was treated with intravenous fluid infusion, dexamethasone, and remdesivir.
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