Pyomyositis After a Group C Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome

Pyomyositis is a bacterial infection deep within the muscles, often leading to multiple intramuscular abscesses. While historically linked with tropical regions, its incidence in temperate zones has been increasing, primarily due to factors such as immunosuppression. Typically, it manifests as a sub...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2024-02, Vol.16 (2), p.e54917
Main Authors: Pacheco, Maria, Rodrigues, João C, Almeida, Hugo R, Cardoso, Adriano, Moreira, Ana Teresa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abscesses
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
AIDS
Antibiotics
Bacteria
Biopsy
Blood tests
Bone marrow
Case reports
Emergency Medicine
Fever
Infections
Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine
Kinases
Legs
Medical imaging
Neutropenia
Pain
Renal replacement therapy
Sepsis
Toxins
Ultrasonic imaging
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Summary:Pyomyositis is a bacterial infection deep within the muscles, often leading to multiple intramuscular abscesses. While historically linked with tropical regions, its incidence in temperate zones has been increasing, primarily due to factors such as immunosuppression. Typically, it manifests as a subacute infection, although when caused by Group C and resulting in toxic shock syndrome, it can lead to poorer outcomes. Here, we report a rare case of extensive multifocal bilateral pyomyositis in an immunocompetent young woman, preceded by toxic shock syndrome.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.54917