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Rhabdomyolysis and listeria monocytogenes
Scottish Medical Journal
|August 1, 1989
Abstract:
Non-traumatic rhabdomyolysis occurs as a complication of a wide variety of infections and is often discovered as a result of the associated renal failure. We report a case of meningitis due to Listeria monocytogenes, an uncommon cause of infection in adults which was associated with rhabdomyolysis. This confirms a recent first case report of this association.
Insights
Non-traumatic rhabdomyolysis can be a complication of infections, often presenting with kidney failure. This case highlights Listeria monocytogenes meningitis as an uncommon cause of rhabdomyolysis in adults.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Nephrology
- Neurology
Background:
- Non-traumatic rhabdomyolysis is a recognized complication of various infections.
- Renal failure is a common presenting feature, often leading to the diagnosis of rhabdomyolysis.
- Infections in adults are typically caused by common pathogens, with Listeria monocytogenes being less frequent.
Observation:
- A case of meningitis was diagnosed in an adult patient.
- The meningitis was confirmed to be caused by Listeria monocytogenes.
- The patient also presented with rhabdomyolysis.
Findings:
- Listeria monocytogenes meningitis is an uncommon cause of rhabdomyolysis in adults.
- This case report corroborates a recent first report of this specific association.
- The clinical presentation underscores the diverse infectious etiologies of rhabdomyolysis.
Implications:
- Clinicians should consider Listeria monocytogenes meningitis in the differential diagnosis of non-traumatic rhabdomyolysis, especially in adults.
- Early recognition and treatment of Listeria monocytogenes infections may prevent severe complications like rhabdomyolysis and renal failure.
- Further research into the mechanisms linking Listeria monocytogenes to rhabdomyolysis is warranted.