title: Varicella zoster infection, massive rhabdomyolysis, myoglobinuria, and renal failure.
abstract: We have presented a case of rhabdomyolysis and myoglobinuria with resultant acute renal failure in association with varicella zoster infection, an association not previously described. A patient who has a severe varicella infection and volume depletion might be at risk for this life-threatening complication. Early recognition and prevention, together with appropriate support, might prevent this potentially lethal condition.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, University of Tennessee, Jackson 38301-3983, USA.
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Roberts
mesh_terms: D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000209:etiology*; D000293:Adolescent; D002644:Chickenpox / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009212:Myoglobinuria / Q000209:etiology*; D012206:Rhabdomyolysis / Q000209:etiology*