What is coturnism?
According to the cited reference, consumption of the common quail (Coturnix coturnix coturnix) can cause a toxic myopathy associated with an acute rhabdomyolysis termed coturnism. Symptoms can include muscle weakness, myalgias, and muscle cramps. Laboratory abnormalities can include myoglobinuria, and elevated AST, CK, and LDH
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