Acute Rhabdomyolysis from Eating Quail.

Abstract

Acute rhabdomyolysis results from susceptible persons eating quail during the migrating season. The etiology is unknown. Muscular exercise is an important precipitating factor. In this paper the literature on this and related rhabdomyolytic and hemolytic syndromes is reviewed, ranging from biblical times to the present day. It seems likely that the responsible agent present in the quail is of dietary origin and that susceptibility to poisoning in man is based upon an inherited biochemical defect. In view of the importance and seriousness of acute exertional rhabdomyolysis among military personnel, all types of rhabdomyolytic illness are thought to be worthy of close attention. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 12, 1977
Accession Number
ADA045008

Entities

People

  • J. B. Bateman

Organizations

  • Office of Naval Research

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Birds
  • Blood
  • Cells
  • Chemistry
  • Digestive System Processes
  • Genetics
  • Health Services
  • Hematologic Diseases
  • Medical Personnel
  • Muscular Diseases
  • Poisoning

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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