Rhabdomyolysis and Salmonella typhi infection: case report and review of the literature

J Med Liban. 2003 Jul-Sep;51(3):143-7.

Abstract

Typhoid fever is endemic in Lebanon. Usual presentation includes fever, headache, abdominal pain and constipation or diarrhea. Extra-intestinal manifestations are not uncommon and involve variety of organ systems. Rhabdomyolysis is rare and has been reported in various Salmonella infections. We present a case of rhabdomyolysis and renal failure that was successfully treated with imipenem/cilastatin and hemodialysis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Kidney Injury / microbiology
  • Adolescent
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Rhabdomyolysis / diagnosis*
  • Rhabdomyolysis / microbiology*
  • Salmonella typhi
  • Typhoid Fever / diagnosis*