title: Myositis, rhabdomyolysis and compartment syndrome complicating influenza A in a child.
abstract: A previously fit and healthy 8-year-old boy died following severe complications of influenza A. He developed lethargy and vomiting before presentation. On presentation to medical attention, on day 4 of his illness, he was in extremis and had extensive myositis, rhabdomyolysis, renal failure and compartment syndrome, which were resistant to supportive medical management.
authors.affiliation: Great Ormond Street Hospital, Department of Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care, 4th Floor VCB, Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3JH, UK.
authors.forename: Sophie Clare
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Skellett
authors.forename: Rosepal
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Dhesi