Rhabdomyolysis-induced acute renal failure associated with legionnaires' disease

Erdogan H., Yilmaz A., Kal O., Erdogan A., Arslan H.

SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF UROLOGY AND NEPHROLOGY, vol.40, no.4, pp.345-346, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 40 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/00365590600795248
  • Journal Name: SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF UROLOGY AND NEPHROLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.345-346
  • Keywords: legionnaires' disease, Legionella, rhabdomyolysis, acute renal failure
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Legionnaires' disease (LD) is a systemic infectious disease primarily involving the lungs. Rhabdomyolysis, with subsequent acute renal failure, is an infrequently recognized entity associated with high mortality rates in LD patients. As in the case presented herein, initial respiratory signs and symptoms may not be prominent. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment can be life-saving.