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Rhabdomyolysis and Liver Failure Associated With Nontyphoidal Salmonella Infection: A Case Report.
Armando Ugarte1, Cameau Charleus1, Smita Mathur2
1Internal Medicine, Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA.
Cureus
|November 17, 2025
Summary
A rare case of rhabdomyolysis, a severe muscle breakdown, was likely caused by Salmonella infection in a young male. This highlights the need to consider infections as potential causes of rhabdomyolysis.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Nephrology
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Rhabdomyolysis is a serious medical condition characterized by the rapid breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue.
- While typically associated with trauma or extreme exertion, infections can also precipitate rhabdomyolysis.
- Salmonella infections are rarely linked to rhabdomyolysis.
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