Diagnosis, evolution and treatment of a patient with pyomyositis

Pyomyositis is a deep muscle infection of bacterial origin and subacute, which can evolve with multiple intramuscular abscesses. Despite being characterized as an affection of tropical zones, its incidence in temperate zones has been increasing due to immunosuppression factors, such as infection by...

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Published in:Revista Brasileira de cirurgia plástica 2023, Vol.38 (1), p.01-04
Main Authors: VIEIRA, LARISSA FIGUEIREDO, BARCELLOS, GUSTAVO OLIVIERI, ELIAS, CHRISTIAN TALES, CUNHA, MARCO TULIO RODRIGUES DA, IDELFONSO, ISABELLA DA SILVA, AMARAL, PEDRO AUGUSTO FÁVARO
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Language:English
Subjects:
covid-19
muscle, skeleton
pyomyositis
staphylococcal infections
staphylococcus aureus
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Summary:Pyomyositis is a deep muscle infection of bacterial origin and subacute, which can evolve with multiple intramuscular abscesses. Despite being characterized as an affection of tropical zones, its incidence in temperate zones has been increasing due to immunosuppression factors, such as infection by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and some types of immunosuppressive treatments. Even though it has been known for over a century, it is a rare and potentially serious condition that can lead to septic shock and death. This is a case report of a descriptive nature, which found the relevance of knowledge about this condition for an early diagnosis, enabling positive prognostic repercussions.
ISSN:2177-1235
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2177-1235
DOI:10.5935/2177-1235.2023RBCP0659-EN