Rhabdomyolysis and myocarditis asociat ed to dengue virus infection
Journal Title: Revista Peruana de Medicina Experimental y Salud Publica - Year 2008, Vol 25, Issue 3
Abstract
It is shown a patient from Mazamari, province of Satipo (Peruvian central jungle) with a clinical presentation of dengue, with serological confirmation, where myalgia was one of the most striking symptoms and the patient developed rhabdomyolisis, CK 6931 μ/L (normal values: 0-190 μ/L) and myocarditis, increased CK-MB and troponin I. Appropriate treatment with hydration and analgesics led to the patient´s recovery without major complications.
Authors and Affiliations
Oscar Pamo Reyna, José Caballero López, Juan Lema Osores, Yesenia Orihuela Banda, Patricia Llamocca Portella
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