Varicella-zoster virus-induced rhabdomyolysis: A case report and literature review

Infection is a possible cause of rhabdomyolysis. We describe the case of a 63-year-old male with malaise and erythematous papules on the right C5–C7 dermatomes, consistent with herpes zoster. Serum antibody and Tzanck tests of the skin lesion were positive. Increased serum creatine kinase (CK) and m...

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Main Authors: Kuan-Yu Chen, Chih-Hao Shen, Sheng-Huei Wang, Kuang-Yu Wei, Yao-Hsien Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
Series:Journal of Medical Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.jmedscindmc.com/article.asp?issn=1011-4564;year=2020;volume=40;issue=3;spage=141;epage=144;aulast=Chen