Epstein-Barr virus infection complicated by acute rhabdomyolysis.
A patient presented with infectious mononucleosis complicated by acute rhabdomyolysis following physical exertion. This infrequent complication should be identified and treated quickly to prevent serious sequelae of rhabdomyolysis, which may include renal failure and disseminated intravascular coagulation.
Department of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, PA.
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D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007244:Infectious Mononucleosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male; D009132:Muscles / Q000473:pathology; D005082:Physical Exertion; D012206:Rhabdomyolysis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis