Benign Acute Childhood Myositis Associated with Influenza B Virus
- Author:
Jong Hyun LEE
1
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, Soonchunhyang University Gumi Hospital, Gumi, Korea. ljh4722@schmc.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Myositis;
Influenza B virus;
Child
- MeSH:
Child;
Herpesvirus 1, Cercopithecine;
Humans;
Influenza A virus;
Influenza B virus;
Influenza, Human;
Male;
Myositis;
Walking
- From:
Korean Journal of Neuromuscular Disorders
2019;11(1):30-33
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Influenza B virus infections appear to be more common extra-respiratory tract symptoms, compared to influenza A virus infections. Benign acute childhood myositis (BACM) is a benign disease that is caused mainly by many viruses like influenza A or B virus infection. Usually BACM is fully cured with only supportive treatment without unnecessary investigation or invasive procedure. This report describes an eight-year-old boy with acute bilateral calf pain and walking difficulty who diagnosed with BACM after influenza B virus infection.
