TROPICAL PYOMYOSITIS IN A TEMPERATE CLIMATE - A CASE-REPORT

Pyomyositis is an abscess-forming infection of large skeletal muscles, usually with Staphylococcus aureus. Although it is common in the trop ics and relatively rare in temperate climates, imported cases due to g rowing global mobility may be expected to increase its incidence outsi de tropical regions. Early diagnosis and correct management are impera tive in this potentially fatal disorder, and require a high degree of clinical suspicion. A case report is presented demonstrating typical a spects of diagnosis and treatment.