A rare cause of Rhabdomyolysis from Brucella: a case report / Una causa rara de Rabdomiolisis a partir de Brucella: un reporte de caso
West Indian med. j
;
62(8): 776-777, Nov. 2013.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Rhabdomyolysis is caused by myocyte necrosis, which results in the release of muscular cell contents into the circulation and extracellular fluid. We present a case of rhabdomyolysis due to brucella infection without any complications. Following the treatment for brucella, creatinine kinase level was significantly reduced. Rhabdomyolysis associated with brucella is rare in children.
RESUMEN
La rabdomiolisis es causada por necrosis del miocito, que resulta de la liberación de los contenidos de la célula muscular en la circulación y el líquido extracelular. Presentamos un caso de rabdomiolisis debido a infección por brucella sin complicaciones. Tras el tratamiento aplicado por brucella, se redujo significativamente el nivel de creatinina kinasa. La rabdomiólisis asociada a brucella es rara en niños.
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Main subject:
Rhabdomyolysis
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Brucellosis
Type of study:
Etiology study
Limits:
Adolescent
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
West Indian med. j
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Turkey
Institution/Affiliation country:
Ataturk University/TR
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