Multilocalized pyomyositis in a previously healthy subject

Authors
Tassiopoulos, S Konstantopoulos, K Korovesis, K Meletis, J Andreopoulos, A Chatzikonstantinou, K Aessopos, A
Citation
S. Tassiopoulos et al., Multilocalized pyomyositis in a previously healthy subject, SC J IN DIS, 33(11), 2001, pp. 857-858
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Clinical Immunolgy & Infectious Disease",Immunology
Journal title
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
ISSN journal
00365548 → ACNP
Volume
33
Issue
11
Year of publication
2001
Pages
857 - 858
Database
ISI
SICI code
0036-5548(2001)33:11<857:MPIAPH>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
A case of pyomyositis is presented. This case is unique in the literature a s at least 29 abscesses were detected, affecting the vast majority of big m uscle groups. We outline the origin of this disease entity which selectivel y affects striated muscles. We also discuss its natural history and managem ent strategy.