Abstract
Virus-induced myopathy can be an important cause of life-threatening rhabdomyolysis. We report the case of a 30-year-old patient who developed rhabdomyolysis and acute renal failure in association with herpes simplex virus infection.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Biopsy
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Herpes Simplex / complications*
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Herpes Simplex / diagnosis
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Herpes Simplex / pathology
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Humans
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Kidney Function Tests
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Male
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Muscle, Skeletal / pathology
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Myoglobinuria / etiology
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Rhabdomyolysis / diagnosis
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Rhabdomyolysis / etiology*
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Rhabdomyolysis / pathology
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Skin / pathology