title: Tropical pyomyositis.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgical Education, Memorial Medical Center, Inc., Savannah, GA 31403-3089.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Steinig
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Odom
authors.forename: P F
authors.initials: PF
authors.lastname: Jurgensen
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D010068:Oxacillin