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Legionella-Induced Rhabdomyolysis and Acute Kidney Injury: A Case Report

Pradeep Kumar Mada1, Muhammad H Khan2

  • 1Infectious Diseases, Comanche County Memorial Hospital, Lawton, USA.

Cureus
|July 11, 2024
PubMed

Insights

Legionella pneumonia can cause severe rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney injury (AKI). Early diagnosis and treatment of this atypical pneumonia are crucial for patient recovery and preventing complications.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Nephrology
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Legionella pneumophila is a bacterium causing Legionnaires' disease, a severe form of pneumonia.
  • Pneumonia can present with atypical symptoms and lead to serious complications like rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney injury (AKI).

Observation:

  • A case study of a 32-year-old male with Legionella pneumonia is presented.
  • The patient exhibited symptoms indicative of rhabdomyolysis and AKI, including elevated creatinine kinase levels.

Findings:

  • Legionella pneumonia was confirmed as the cause of the patient's rhabdomyolysis and AKI.
  • Prompt antibiotic treatment and supportive care led to clinical improvement and resolution of symptoms.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering Legionella pneumonia in patients presenting with atypical pneumonia and concurrent rhabdomyolysis and AKI.
  • Early recognition and management of Legionella pneumonia are vital for preventing severe outcomes.
Keywords:
acute rhabdomyolysiscreatinine kinase. acute kidney injuryfluoroquinoloneslegionella pneumoniawater-borne disease

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