title: Tropical Pyomyositis in a Temperate Climate.
abstract: In conclusion, our case highlights the unusual presentation of tropical pyomyositis in a temperate environment. It is important to consider this diagnosis in immunocompromised hosts, even in those with vague complaints such as muscle pain or erythema. The patient's immunocompromised state as well as the rarity of tropical pyomyositis outside of a tropical country led to a late diagnosis. Tropical pyomyositis is a potentially life threatening disease, but if recognized and treated early, the prognosis is good.
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Adams
authors.forename: Chelsey
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Petz
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology*; D000368:Aged; D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000276:immunology*; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host / Q000276:immunology*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D009190:Myelodysplastic Syndromes / Q000276:immunology*; D052880:Pyomyositis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology*; D052097:Quadriceps Muscle / Q000473:pathology*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology*; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus