Influenza A and rhabdomyolysis.
A case of influenza A H3N2 resulting in unusually severe rhabdomyolysis and myoglobinuria is described. Although a rare complication of viral infection, prompt treatment with intravenous fluids can prevent the serious complications which may follow.
Foulkes
W
W
Department of Medicine, Royal Postgraduate Medical School, Hammersmith Hospital, London, U.K.
Rees
J
J
Sewry
C
C
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D009212:Myoglobinuria / Q000209:etiology; D009976:Orthomyxoviridae Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D012206:Rhabdomyolysis / Q000209:etiology*