Adolescent COVID-19-Associated Fatal Rhabdomyolysis.
J Prim Care Community Health
; 11: 2150132720985641, 2020.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-999626
ABSTRACT
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has become an urgent global health priority. Although most patients with COVID-19 manifest with fever and respiratory tract symptoms, COVID-19 infections may also involve other organs and extrarespiratory manifestations, including cardiac, gastrointestinal, hepatic, renal, and neurological symptoms. This case describes a 16-year-old boy who presented with fever, sore throat, myalgia, and subsequently with shortness of breath. A diagnosis of COVID-19 was confirmed by polymerase chain reaction. His condition deteriorated and he died within 3 days of admission. An evaluation of his past medical history confirmed an episode of viral illness which had progressed to myositis and rhabdomyolysis 1 year prior. Clinicians should be aware of this complication and maintain a high index of suspicion in cases of COVID-19 presenting with extrapulmonary symptoms.
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International databases
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Rhabdomyolysis
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Case report
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Experimental Studies
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Prognostic study
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Adolescent
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
J Prim Care Community Health
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
2150132720985641
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