Nontropical pyomyositis in three pediatric patients

Pyomyositis is an infectious disease of the skeletal muscles in which the most common etiologic agent is Staphylococcus aureus. Given the low incidence and the nonspecific clinical symptoms of this disease, a high index of suspicion is necessary in order for the proper studies to be carried out (ult...

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Published inActa pediátrica española Vol. 66; no. 1; p. 35
Main Authors Berrueco Moreno, R, Martínez Roig, A, Bonet Alcaina, M, Vigatá Reig, J M, Casano Sancho, P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Madrid Ediciones Mayo 01.01.2008
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Infectious diseases
Medical diagnosis
Medical treatment
Musculoskeletal system
Pediatrics
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Summary:Pyomyositis is an infectious disease of the skeletal muscles in which the most common etiologic agent is Staphylococcus aureus. Given the low incidence and the nonspecific clinical symptoms of this disease, a high index of suspicion is necessary in order for the proper studies to be carried out (ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, etc.). The treatment is medical and surgical, and long-term antibiotic therapy is generally required. We present three cases diagnosed in our hospital between October 2001 and June 2004 in children of different ages. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0001-6640
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