title: Primary varicella-zoster-induced rhabdomyolysis.
abstract: Acute rhabdomyolysis after uncomplicated, primary varicella-zoster infection is a rare condition that is sparsely reported in the literature. We report a case of acute rhabdomyolysis due to varicella-zoster infection and review the literature regarding the etiology, diagnosis, and management of this potentially life-threatening condition. Rapid recognition, along with appropriate treatment, should result in an excellent recovery without adverse sequelae.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Tex 78234-6304, USA.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Will
authors.forename: R B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Hecker
authors.forename: P I
authors.initials: PI
authors.lastname: Wathen
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D000468:Alkalies / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002644:Chickenpox / Q000150:complications*; D003402:Creatine Kinase / Q000097:blood; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012206:Rhabdomyolysis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy / Q000652:urine / Q000821:virology
chemical_list: D000468:Alkalies; D003402:Creatine Kinase