Abstract

PAMO REYNA, Oscar G. et al. Rhabdomyolysis and myocarditis asociat ed to dengue virus infection. Rev. perú. med. exp. salud publica [online]. 2008, vol.25, n.3, pp.340-342. ISSN 1726-4634.

It is shown a patient from Mazamari, province of Satipo (Peruvian central jungle) with a clinical presentation of dengue, with serological confirmation, where myalgia was one of the most striking symptoms and the patient developed rhabdomyolisis, CK 6931 μ/L (normal values: 0-190 μ/L) and myocarditis, increased CK-MB and troponin I. Appropriate treatment with hydration and analgesics led to the patient΄s recovery without major complications.

Keywords : Dengue; Myositis; Rhabdomyolisis; Myocarditis.

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