Pyomyositis: an unusual infection due to staphylococcus aureus.
Pyomyositis is a primary pyogenic infection of skeletal muscle, leading to the formation of intramuscular abscesses. Although common in tropical climates, it is infrequent in temperate zones. We report a patient who developed the condition without travelling to tropical areas.
Das
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Department of Microbiology, Russells Hall Hospital, West Midlands, UK.
Jayatunga
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Symonds
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JM
D002980:Climate; D017719:Diabetic Foot / Q000150:complications; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009220:Myositis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D013492:Suppuration