Open AccessRhabdomyolysis secondary to influenza a infection: A case report and review of the literature
Author(s) -
Mario Fadila,
Kenneth J. Wool
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
north american journal of medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2250-1541
pISSN - 1947-2714
DOI - 10.4103/1947-2714.153926
Subject(s) - rhabdomyolysis , medicine , myoglobinuria , intensive care medicine , pneumonia , complication , differential diagnosis , immunology , pathology
Rhabdomyolysis is a serious clinical syndrome that results from damage to skeletal muscles. Common causes include drugs, crush injuries, seizures, heat, exertion, and infection. Viral infections, particularly Influenza A, have been recognized as a cause of rhabdomyolysis.