Rhinovirus Pneumonia, Rhabdomyolysis-Induced Acute Kidney Injury, and Post-Viral Forme Fruste Lupus

Viral interstitial pneumonia is rarely associated with rhabdomyolysis-induced acute kidney injury (AKI) and evolving systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with no lupus flare. Here, we report an adult male with human rhinovirus-associated viral pneumonia and rhabdomyolysis-related AKI requiring dialysis. He was detected to be anti-nuclear, anti-Smith, and anti-U1 ribonucleoprotein antibodies positive. His kidney biopsy revealed normal glomeruli, with immunofluorescence showing a full-house pattern. Renal function and lung function gradually improved to normal without any immunosuppressants.