eng Science and Education Publishing American Journal of Medical Case Reports 2374-216X 2020-06-05 8 9 293 298 10.12691/ajmcr-8-9-10 AJMCR20208910 article Irsa Munir 1 Talha Mehmood 1 Amena Fatima Mohiuddin 1 Moro O. Salifu 1 Isabel M. McFarlane Isabel.McFarlane@downstate.edu 1 Department of Internal Medicine, State University of New York, Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, NY, USA 11203 Acute viral myositis is a rare condition that is commonly defined with influenza A, B, and enterovirus in the United States of America. Viral myositis complicated by rhabdomyolysis is even less common but requires prompt attention and diagnosis to prevent complications. We describe the occurrence of acute viral myositis complicated by rhabdomyolysis in a young 43-year-old man that lead to acute renal failure. It also highlights that clinicians should keep in mind that viral upper respiratory infections can be complicated with various clinical manifestations that could extend beyond respiratory symptoms. http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajmcr/8/9/10/ajmcr-8-9-10.pdf influenza rhabdomyolysis acute kidney injury myositis viral myositis