Korean J Neuromuscul Disord.  2019 Jun;11(1):30-33. 10.0000/kjnd.2019.11.1.30.

Benign Acute Childhood Myositis Associated with Influenza B Virus

• Lee JH

• KMID: 2454267
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.0000/kjnd.2019.11.1.30

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.

Keyword

Myositis; Influenza B virus; Child

MeSH Terms

Child
Herpesvirus 1, Cercopithecine
Humans
Influenza A virus
Influenza B virus*
Influenza, Human*
Male
Myositis*
Walking