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The most common aetiology of rhabdomyolysis was trauma and burns. Incidence of AKI (39.1%) was higher, compared to other studies. No significant difference in the age, comorbidities, length of hospital stay between AKI and non-AKI groups. Acute kidney injury more likely develops in the presence of high uric acid levels. Mortality was more in the AKI group. This is a single centre retrospective study and larger multicentre studies are required to further evaluate the predisposing factors.

The article describes a clinical observation of a severe course of a sporadic case of foodborne botulism in a woman at 32 weeks gestation with a successful resolution of pregnancy by independent childbirth. No adverse effects of botulism on pregnancy, delivery, and fetal development were noted. Anti-botulinum serum was administered to the patient no earlier than 96 hours from the onset of the disease. The paper analyzes the clinical picture of botulism, on the basis of which it is necessary to carry out a differential diagnosis.