Viral myositis leading to rhabdomyolysis: a case report and literature review☆
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Viral infections are associated with a wide clinical spectrum of muscular syndromes, ranging from myalgias to rhabdomyolysis with renal failure. Viral myositis progressing to rhabdomyolysis is uncommon but is associated with life-threatening complications such as hyperkalemia and acute renal failure. Several viruses have been implicated in rhabdomyolysis: influenza A/B, parainfluenza, coxsackie, Epstein-Barr, herpes simplex, adenovirus, and cytomegalovirus. We report a case of severe rhadomyolysis after a viral upper respiratory infection.
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