Cases of undiagnosed severe febrile rhabdomyolysis in refugees coming from West Africa, mainly from Nigeria, has been observed since May 2014. The aim of this study was to describe this phenomenon.

Febrile rhabdomyolysis of unknown origin in refugees coming from West Africa through the Mediterranean

Piacentini, Daniela;Bisoffi, Zeno;
2017-01-01

Abstract

Cases of undiagnosed severe febrile rhabdomyolysis in refugees coming from West Africa, mainly from Nigeria, has been observed since May 2014. The aim of this study was to describe this phenomenon.
2017
Creatine kinase; Fever; Nigeria; Refugees; Rhabdomyolysis; West Africa; Adult; Africa, Western; Aspartate Aminotransferases; Creatine Kinase; Female; Fever; Humans; L-Lactate Dehydrogenase; Male; Nigeria; Retrospective Studies; Rhabdomyolysis; Young Adult; Refugees
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