Diabetic Pyomyositis: A Forgotten Entity?—A Case Report
Tropical pyomyositis is an infectious disease that primarily targets skeletal muscle, presenting either as a widespread inflammation or a rapidly progressing necrotic process. <italic>Staphylococcus aureus</italic> is responsible for 90% of the cases, while other less common pathogens in...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Jaypee Brothers Medical Publisher
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Bengal Physician Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://www.apibpj.com/doi/BPJ/pdf/10.5005/jp-journals-10070-8058 |
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| Summary: | Tropical pyomyositis is an infectious disease that primarily targets skeletal muscle, presenting either as a widespread inflammation or a rapidly progressing necrotic process. <italic>Staphylococcus aureus</italic> is responsible for 90% of the cases, while other less common pathogens include group A <italic>Streptococcus, Pneumococcus, Neisseria, Haemophilus, Serratia, Yersinia, Pseudomonas, Klebsiella</italic>, and <italic>Escherichia</italic>. The rarity of the disease and the nonspecific initial symptoms often lead to a delayed diagnosis. This report discusses the case of a 56-year-old male with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes who developed pyomyositis with multiple muscle abscesses, requiring extensive antibiotic treatment and surgical drainage. Early diagnosis is crucial, as pyomyositis can be fatal if not promptly treated. |
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| ISSN: | 2582-1202 |