Rhabdomyolysis as Potential Late Complication Associated with COVID-19
Min Jin, Qiaoxia Tong
Abstract
We describe a patient in Wuhan, China, with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection who had progressive pulmonary lesions and rhabdomyolysis with manifestations of lower limb pain and fatigue. Rapid clinical recognition of rhabdomyolysis symptoms in patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection can be lifesaving.
Topics & Concepts
RhabdomyolysisMedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)ComplicationCoronavirusSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Respiratory system2019-20 coronavirus outbreakRespiratory failureIntensive care medicineInternal medicineVirologyDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakMuscle and Compartmental DisordersLong-Term Effects of COVID-19Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies