Myositis and rhabdomyolysis in scrub typhus infection: A case report

• Published in: Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine Vol. 16; no. 4; pp. 187 - 189
• Main Authors: Bolla, Tukaram, Bhattarai, Sushmita, Singh, Harpreet, Suri, Vikas, Bhalla, Ashish, Chatterjee, Debajyoti
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd 01.04.2023; Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
• Subjects: scrub typhus; myositis; rhabdomyolysis; doxycycline; transaminitis; vasculitis

Rationale: Fever with myositis and rhabdomyolysis is a medical emergency requiring prompt diagnosis and management. Scrub typhus associated myositis with rhabdomyolysis is rare. Patient concerns: A 36-year-old female presented with intermittent fever up to 38.6 °C, jaundice and progressive weakness...