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Primary Pyomyositis in Children is No More a Rare Condition: Presentation of 2 Clinical Cases.

Authors :
Pedoto D
Diana A
Pennacchio ML
Paciello F
Quarantiello F
Della Casa R
Source :
The Pediatric infectious disease journal [Pediatr Infect Dis J] 2021 Jul 01; Vol. 40 (7), pp. e276-e278.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Primary pyomyositis is a bacterial muscle infection which may lead to abscess formation and severe complications. Although this condition has long been considered "tropical" and rare, mostly affecting immunocompromised patients, cases of pyomyositis have recently raised significantly among healthy children in temperate climates. With these 2 cases we highlight the importance of an early recognition of this condition, allowing an immediate treatment and reducing complications.<br />Competing Interests: The authors have no funding or conflicts of interest to disclose.<br /> (Copyright © 2021 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1532-0987
Volume :
40
Issue :
7
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Pediatric infectious disease journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
33657602
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/INF.0000000000003113