| Pyomyositis in childhood: a case report. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 9745166 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Pyomyositis is a primary infection of skeletal muscle. We report the case of a previously healthy six-year-old who suffered from pyomyositis in the right lower back. He presented with lower back pain and low-grade fever for one week. After a series of laboratory and imaging studies, the diagnosis of right multifidus muscle pyomyositis with abscess formation was made. The patient recovered rapidly after incision and drainage therapy, accompanied by antibiotic treatment. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus was cultured from the abscess discharge. It was strongly suspected that herbal medicines and common cold medication the patient had been prescribed before admission to our hospital produced a masking effect that delayed the diagnosis. |
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Authors:
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K L Liew; C S Choong; P N Liu; D H Tsai; L H Chen; W C Yang |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Zhonghua yi xue za zhi = Chinese medical journal; Free China ed Volume: 61 ISSN: 0578-1337 ISO Abbreviation: Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi (Taipei) Publication Date: 1998 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-10-08 Completed Date: 1998-10-08 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0005327 Medline TA: Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi (Taipei) Country: TAIWAN |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 488-91 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Pediatrics, Jen-Ai General Hospital, Pingtung, Taiwan, ROC. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Child Humans Male Methicillin Resistance Myositis / etiology*, therapy Oxacillin / therapeutic use Staphylococcus aureus / isolation & purification |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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66-79-5/Oxacillin |
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