MeSH definition : An intramuscular suppuration of the large skeletal muscle groups. It is associated
with INFECTION such as STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS and PYODERMA. It was known as a tropical
disease but is increasing among the immunocompromised (IMMUNOCOMPROMISED HOST). Symptoms
include muscle pain, FEVER, and leucocytosis. It has been diagnosed by MRI SCANS.;
Related MeSH term : tropical myositis; Myositis, Tropical;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyomyositis;
An intramuscular suppuration of the large skeletal muscle groups. It is associated
with INFECTION such as STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS and PYODERMA. It was known as a tropical
disease but is increasing among the immunocompromised (IMMUNOCOMPROMISED HOST). Symptoms
include muscle pain, FEVER, and leucocytosis. It has been diagnosed by MRI SCANS.
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