Severe Rhabdomyolysis Associated With RSV

Area of Science:

• Infectious Diseases
• Critical Care Medicine
• Nephrology

Background:

• Severe rhabdomyolysis is a critical condition linked to significant morbidity and mortality.
• Adult cases of rhabdomyolysis are often associated with various etiologies, but viral causes are less commonly reported.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report the first documented case of severe rhabdomyolysis in an adult caused by Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).
• To highlight the potential for RSV to cause severe systemic illness in immunocompetent adults.

Main Methods:

• A comprehensive case study of a previously healthy adult male presenting with severe rhabdomyolysis, sepsis, and multi-organ failure.
• Extensive microbiological investigations were conducted to identify the causative agent.

Main Results:

• The patient developed severe rhabdomyolysis, sepsis, and multi-organ failure.
• Extensive microbiological testing identified Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) as the sole pathogen.
• The patient experienced a complete recovery.

Conclusions:

• This case represents the first reported instance of adult rhabdomyolysis attributed to RSV infection.
• RSV should be considered as a potential cause of severe rhabdomyolysis and systemic complications in adults.