title: Group G streptococcal myositis in a patient with myeloproliferative neoplasm.
abstract: While many cases of streptococcal infection are due to Lancefield groups A and B, there has been a rise in reported cases of infections due to group G streptococcus. We present a case of an individual with a hematologic malignancy who developed myositis secondary to group G streptococcus, with no clearly identifiable source of infection. The patient was managed with antibiotic therapy rather than surgical intervention due to high surgical risk related to severe thrombocytopenia. Targeted antibiotics initiated early in the course of disease may prevent the need for surgical intervention. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical to avoid the high morbidity and mortality of life-threatening infections caused by group G streptococcus.
authors: Department of Medicine, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, 1945 State Route 33, Neptune, NJ, 07753, United States.
authors: Monica
authors: M
authors: Midha
authors: Division of Infectious Diseases, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, 1945 State Route 33, Neptune, NJ, 07753, United States.
authors: Marnie E
authors: ME
authors: Rosenthal
keywords: Group G streptococcus; Myeloproliferative neoplasm; Myositis