Pyomyositis and polyarticular septic arthritis from Hemophilus influenzae in a nonimmunocompromised adult.
We describe a healthy woman in whom pyomyositis of the left buttock, polyarticular septic arthritis, and meningitis due to Hemophilus influenzae type B developed after pneumonia. Systemic antibiotic therapy and local drainage provided a good result. This is the first case of pyomyositis and the 30th case of septic arthritis from Hemophilus influenzae described in an adult.
D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006192:Haemophilus Infections; D006193:Haemophilus influenzae; D006801:Humans; D007121:Immunocompetence; D008875:Middle Aged; D009220:Myositis / Q000209:etiology*; D013492:Suppuration