[Methi-resistant Staphylococcus aureus myositis].

Ann Dermatol Venereol

Service de Dermatologie, Hôpital Laennec, CHIC de Cornouaille, Quimper.

Published: October 1998

Introduction: Pyomyositis are relatively rare in our countries.

Case Report: A 73-year-old-man presented with leg pains and septicemia. Diagnosis of pyomyositis was made and a large incision was performed after which the patient had a progressive improvement.

Discussion: Diagnosis of pyomyositis may be difficult in early stages. Diagnosis is greatly facilitated by magnetic resonance imaging. Responsibility of Staphylococcus aureus in cases of pyomyositis due to methi-resistant Staphylococcus aureus may be evocated even if patients was not hospitalized.

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