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Pyomyositis is a pyogenic infection of skeletal striated muscle, usually found in tropical areas, often in immunocompromised patients. We report a new observation of a nontropical Enterobacter pyomyositis occurring in an immunocompetent female in Tunisia. A 53-year-old patient presented with acute fever and intense myalgia in the right thigh.
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Background: Pyomyositis generally occurs in otherwise healthy young men. Because this condition is unusual among otherwise healthy women in temperate climates, we present the following case.
Case Summary: An otherwise healthy 43-year-old woman presented with bilateral pain in her lower extremities and fever.
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Pyomyositis is a purulent infection of striated muscle and postoperative management remains the mainstay. If delayed primary wound closure is not managed in a timely manner, it often results in recurrent infection and sinus tract creation. Cavity wounds with sinus formation are known to complicate treatment, are problematic to manage and persist for long periods of time.
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Department of Emergency Medicine, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, New York.
Background: Currently, the role of ultrasound in diagnosing superficial abscesses is well validated, however, its role for deep space infections and intramuscular pathology is limited. Distinguishing between simple cellulitis and abscess is critical for emergency physicians (EP), as the treatment is very different. Management of cellulitis relies on antibiotic therapy, whereas abscess treatment requires incision and drainage.
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