ACUTE MYOSITIS ASSOCIATED WITH INFLUENZA-B INFECTION

  • 1 January 1976
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 57  (2) , 255-258
Abstract
An epidemic of acute myositis affecting children occurred in association with influenza B infections. The myositis followed the initial influenza-like episode, and almost exclusively involved the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. Patients improved without specific treatment and made a complete recovery in 4-5 days. Laboratory studies characteristically showed elevated CPK [creatine phosphokinase] and SGOT [serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase] values and a low peripheral white blood cell count. Influenza B virus was isolated from 11 of the 17 patients studied. This influenza-associated acute myositis of childhood is a recognizable syndrome that should not be confused with dermatomyositis.

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