Severe Rhabdomyolysis Associated With RSV

Open Forum Infect Dis. 2017 Dec 22;5(1):ofx273. doi: 10.1093/ofid/ofx273. eCollection 2018 Jan.

Abstract

Severe rhabdomyolysis is associated with morbidity and mortality. We report on a previously well male who developed severe rhabdomyolysis, sepsis, and multi-organ failure. The patient made a complete recovery. Extensive microbiological testing was only positive for RSV, making this the first reported case of adult RSV-related rhabdomyolysis in the literature.

Keywords: RSV; acute kidney injury; respiratory syncytial virus; rhabdomyolysis.