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RSV induced rhabdomyolysis: a case report
Stijn Arnaert1, Thomas Malfait1, Astrid Deruyck1
1Department of Nephrology, AZ Delta,Roeselare, Belgium.
Acta Clinica Belgica
|September 6, 2022
Summary
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) can cause severe rhabdomyolysis in adults. This case report emphasizes RSV as a potential cause of this rare condition, even with mild symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Neurology
- Nephrology
Background:
- Rhabdomyolysis, a condition of muscle breakdown, is rarely associated with viral infections.
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common respiratory pathogen, typically causing mild illness in adults.
Observation:
- An 18-year-old patient presented with cough and elevated creatine kinase levels, indicating severe rhabdomyolysis.
- Extensive investigations ruled out other common causes of rhabdomyolysis.
- The patient's condition improved with supportive care, and creatine kinase levels normalized spontaneously.
Findings:
- This case demonstrates a rare instance of severe rhabdomyolysis directly induced by an RSV infection in an adult.
- The presentation was nearly asymptomatic, highlighting the potential for subtle viral triggers.
Implications:
- Clinicians should consider RSV as a potential etiological agent in adult patients presenting with unexplained rhabdomyolysis.
- This case expands the known spectrum of RSV-associated complications.
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