[Primary pyomyositis due to community acquired methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus]

Arch Argent Pediatr. 2008 Dec;106(6):542-6. doi: 10.1590/S0325-00752008000600014.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Primary pyomyositis is an acute or subacute bacterial infection of skeletal muscle characterized by the formation of intramuscular localized abscess without a previous adjoining or remote infection. Although it is not frequent in our population, it is increasing because of community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) emergency. For an early diagnosis and to avoid secondary complications a high degree of clinical suspicion is required. We report a case of primary pyomyositis in a boy without an underlying condition or previous infection.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Community-Acquired Infections / diagnosis
  • Community-Acquired Infections / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus*
  • Pyomyositis* / diagnosis
  • Pyomyositis* / therapy
  • Staphylococcal Infections* / diagnosis
  • Staphylococcal Infections* / therapy