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World J Virol. Mar 25, 2025; 14(1): 100160
Published online Mar 25, 2025. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v14.i1.100160
Rhabdomyolysis-related acute kidney injury in COVID-19: A critical concern
Md Safiullah Sarker
Md Safiullah Sarker, Virology Laboratory, Infectious Diseases Division, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh
Author contributions: Sarker MS designed and conceptualized the study, performed data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation, drafted the first version of the manuscript, commented on consecutive versions, and approved the final version.
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Corresponding author: Md Safiullah Sarker, PhD, Research Scientist, Virology Laboratory, Infectious Diseases Division, 68 Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Sarani, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh. ssarker@icddrb.org
Received: August 8, 2024
Revised: September 24, 2024
Accepted: October 15, 2024
Published online: March 25, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Rhabdomyolysis is a significant complication in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients, leading to severe acute kidney injury (AKI) with high mortality rates. This editorial highlight a study that found higher inflammatory markers and worse outcomes in patients with rhabdomyolysis-related AKI compared to other causes of AKI. Early detection and appropriate management are crucial to mitigate the adverse effects of this condition in the context of COVID-19.