title: [Acute suppurative myositis. 4 cases].
abstract: Four cases of acute pyomyositis are reported. They were diagnosed at an advanced stage, and the different complementary examinations were of uneven value. The responsible pathogen was Staphylococcus aureus in 3 cases and a strain of Streptococcus in 2 cases (one patient had both germs). Cure was obtained in 3 patients, including one who required amputation; the 4th patient died. In this disease only the finding of purulent fluid at surgery or by needle aspiration has a diagnostic value. Management consists of antibiotic therapy associated with surgical drainage.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Guérin
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Chachques
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Tredaniel
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Segrestaa
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis; D004322:Drainage; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009220:Myositis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D011677:Punctures; D013492:Suppuration
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents
vernacular_title: Myosites aiguës suppurées. Quatre cas.