Tropical pyomyositis.
Although rare, tropical pyomyositis can result from staphylococcal bacteremia and should be considered in the different diagnosis of fever associated with extremity pain. The diagnosis is readily made with a CT scan. Treatment is primarily medical with surgery reserved for refractory abscesses.
Steinig
J P
JP
Department of Surgical Education, Memorial Medical Center, Inc., Savannah, GA 31403-3089.
Odom
J W
JW
Jurgensen
P F
PF
Williams
J S
JS
D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D000368:Aged; D016470:Bacteremia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D004322:Drainage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009220:Myositis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D010068:Oxacillin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy
D010068:Oxacillin