Rhabdomyolysis and lower extremity compartment syndrome due to influenza B virus.
Rhabdomyolysis is an unusual complication following infection with influenza B virus. We recently managed a young boy who presented with severe rhabdomyolysis and bilateral lower extremity compartment syndrome due to infection with influenza B virus.
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, St Louis, MO 63104.
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D002648:Child; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005205:Fascia / Q000473:pathology; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D006801:Humans; D009981:Influenza B virus; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D007866:Leg / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D012206:Rhabdomyolysis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery