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Cureus. 2018 Jun 11;10(6):e2786. doi: 10.7759/cureus.2786.
[h=1]Rhabdomyolysis Associated with Influenza A Virus Infection.[/h] Ibrahim AM[SUP]1[/SUP], Manthri S[SUP]2[/SUP], Soriano PK[SUP]1[/SUP], Bhatti V[SUP]1[/SUP], Mamillapalli CK[SUP]3[/SUP].
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[h=3]Abstract[/h] Influenza A associated with rhabdomyolysis has become more commonly recognized in recent years. It requires prompt recognition and treatment in order to prevent heme pigment-induced acute kidney injury. Here we report a 50-year-old female without a significant past medical history who presented with a one-week history of fevers, chills, fatigue, and generalized body aches. She was on no prior medication. Laboratory studies were significant for leukocytosis and elevated creatinine kinase up to a peak of 28,216 IU/L. Rapid influenza antigen testing was positive for influenza A virus. The patient was diagnosed with influenza A-induced rhabdomyolysis. According to our literature review, we are the first to report a case of influenza A-induced rhabdomyolysis in the 2017-2018 flu season. This case highlights the importance of considering rhabdomyolysis as a manifestation of an influenza infection.
[h=4]KEYWORDS:[/h] influenza a; rhabdomyolysis
PMID: 30112262 PMCID: PMC6089489 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.2786
[h=1]Rhabdomyolysis Associated with Influenza A Virus Infection.[/h] Ibrahim AM[SUP]1[/SUP], Manthri S[SUP]2[/SUP], Soriano PK[SUP]1[/SUP], Bhatti V[SUP]1[/SUP], Mamillapalli CK[SUP]3[/SUP].
[h=3]Author information[/h]
[h=3]Abstract[/h] Influenza A associated with rhabdomyolysis has become more commonly recognized in recent years. It requires prompt recognition and treatment in order to prevent heme pigment-induced acute kidney injury. Here we report a 50-year-old female without a significant past medical history who presented with a one-week history of fevers, chills, fatigue, and generalized body aches. She was on no prior medication. Laboratory studies were significant for leukocytosis and elevated creatinine kinase up to a peak of 28,216 IU/L. Rapid influenza antigen testing was positive for influenza A virus. The patient was diagnosed with influenza A-induced rhabdomyolysis. According to our literature review, we are the first to report a case of influenza A-induced rhabdomyolysis in the 2017-2018 flu season. This case highlights the importance of considering rhabdomyolysis as a manifestation of an influenza infection.
[h=4]KEYWORDS:[/h] influenza a; rhabdomyolysis
PMID: 30112262 PMCID: PMC6089489 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.2786