Influenza-B associated rhabdomyolysis and acute renal failure.
We present a 15 year old boy who developed severe rhabdomyolysis and acute renal failure following influenza B infection. His renal function was restored after appropriate therapy for rhabdomyolysis. Although rapidly progressive pneumonia, respiratory failure, and acute respiratory distress syndrome are the most common severe complications of influenza B infection, clinicians should be aware that influenza B may be complicated with rhabdomyolysis and acute renal failure in children.
Department of Pharmacy, Taiwan, Republic of China. plhung@vghks.gov.tw
Pi-Lien
PL
Hung
Pei-Chin
PC
Lin
Pi-Lai
PL
Tseng
D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000821:virology*; D000293:Adolescent; D002547:Cerebral Palsy / Q000821:virology; D006801:Humans; D009981:Influenza B virus / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D007251:Influenza, Human / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008297:Male; D012206:Rhabdomyolysis / Q000821:virology*