A Case of Rhabdomyolysis Associated with Salmonellosis

Park, Jong Jae; Choi, Ji Ho; Moon, Chan Il; Lee, Jung Gu; Jung, Won Ho; Kwon, Jin Il; Kim, Sun Suk; Kang, Dong Hoon; Cho, Hyun I; Kim, Ju Hyun

Abstract

Infections account for less than 5% of the reported cases of rhabdomyolysis. The majority is related to trauma, excessive exercise, alcohol and seizures. Associated bacterial infections include S. pneumonia, Brucella, Legionella and rarely Salmonella species. Less than 10 cases of rhabdomyolysis and acute renal failure due to salmonellosis have been reported in Korea. The mechanisms underlying rhabdomyolysis during infection are poorly understood. Some of the proposed mechanisms include direct muscle invasions, toxin productions, and non-specific effects that can occur with infections such as hypoxia, dehydration, acidosis and electrolyte imbalance. We report a case of rhabdomyolysis and acute renal failure associated with salmonella infection.