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A 50-year-old female developed severe rhabdomyolysis with a peak creatine kinase of 28,216 IU/L secondary to an influenza A virus infection.
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This case highlights the importance of considering rhabdomyolysis as a potential complication of influenza A infection to ensure prompt treatment and prevent acute kidney injury.
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Clinicians should consider influenza in rhabdomyolysis evaluation; leaves open incidence, risk factors, and management guidance.
Influenza A associated with rhabdomyolysis has become more commonly recognized in recent years. It requires prompt recognition and treatment in order to prevent heme pigment-induced acute kidney injury. Here we report a 50-year-old female without a significant past medical history who presented with a one-week history of fevers, chills, fatigue, and generalized body aches. She was on no prior medication. Laboratory studies were significant for leukocytosis and elevated creatinine kinase up to a peak of 28,216 IU/L. Rapid influenza antigen testing was positive for influenza A virus. The patient was diagnosed with influenza A-induced rhabdomyolysis. According to our literature review, we are the first to report a case of influenza A-induced rhabdomyolysis in the 2017-2018 flu season. This case highlights the importance of considering rhabdomyolysis as a manifestation of an influenza infection.
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Ibrahim et al. (2018) conducted a case report in Influenza A-induced rhabdomyolysis (n=1). Influenza A virus infection was evaluated on Peak creatine kinase level. A 50-year-old female developed severe rhabdomyolysis with a peak creatine kinase of 28,216 IU/L secondary to an influenza A virus infection.
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