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

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 oforgan 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