Streptococcal Pharyngitis: Delving Deeper than the Throat.
J Coll Physicians Surg Pak
; 30(6): 732-734, 2021 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-34102792
ABSTRACT
Acute rhabdomyolysis and elevated transaminases during streptococcal pharyngitis are rare presentations. The proposed pathophysiological mechanisms include direct bacterial invasion and toxin generation. Physicians should be aware of the association between these infections and the above-mentioned complications to facilitate optimal treatment of these patients. We present the case of a 18-years-old gentleman with ß-haemolytic streptococcal pharyngitis complicated by rhabdomyolysis and elevated liver function tests. Such high levels of creatine phosphokinase of 111856 IU/L and elevated liver function tests with aspartate aminotransferase (AST) of 1862 U/L and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) of 1003 U/L in streptococcal pharyngitis is rare to find in the literature. He was treated with aggressive intravenous hydration, antibiotics and hemodialysis. Key Words Rhabdomyolysis, ß-haemolytic Streptococci, Creatine phosphokinase, Liver function tests.
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Bases de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Infecciones Estreptocócicas
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Faringitis
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Coll Physicians Surg Pak
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Omán