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

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 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