Frequency of rhabdomyolysis in Legionella infection and associated outcomes: a retrospective cross-sectional study

Key Points

• To investigate the occurrence of rhabdomyolysis in Legionella infections and its relationship with clinical outcomes.
• Conducted a retrospective cross-sectional analysis
• Examined medical records of patients with legionellosis
• Assessed the frequency of rhabdomyolysis and its association with acute kidney injury (AKI)
• Rhabdomyolysis frequently occurs in patients with Legionella infection
• Patients with rhabdomyolysis show higher rates of acute kidney injury
• Rhabdomyolysis may indicate more severe disease outcomes