INTRAMUSCULAR INJECTION - AN OUTDATED FOR M OF ADMINISTRATION - 6 CASES OF STAPHYLOCOCCUS-AUREUS SEPSIS FOLLOWING INTRAMUSCULAR INJECTION

Intramuscular injections can lead to local and systemic complications, such as abscess and sepsis. These are often caused by Staphylococcus aureus, occur in immunocompromised as well as in immunocompetent perso ns, and often need extensive medical and surgical treatment. We descri be 6 cases with sepsis and multiple abscesses caused by Staphylococcus aureus after intramuscular injections. In view of possible serious co mplications, the indication for intramuscular injection as a method of drug administration is critically analyzed.