Abstract

This case report presents a diagnosis of acute benign viral myositis associated with swine flu in a 16 year old boy. Clinically presenting as acute onset paraparesis with calf muscle and hamstring muscles tenderness, preceded by fever and runny nose 2 days before presentation. Clinical features and laboratory findings were similar to previous reports of benign acute myositis induced by H1N1 as well as seasonal flu. Patient recovered within 4 days without recurrences and discharged.