| Streptococcal pyomyositis of the psoas: case reports and review. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16651916 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We present two unusual cases of pyomyositis of the psoas muscle caused by Group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus (GABHS) in children presenting with fever, emesis and leg pain. Pyomyositis secondary to GABHS is rare in children and cases involving the psoas muscle have not been previously reported. In our discussion, we review the epidemiology, presentation, diagnosis and treatment of GABHS psoas myositis in comparison with staphylococcal pyomyositis. Prompt recognition of the signs and symptoms of GABHS psoas pyomyositis is essential for treatment of this life-threatening infection. |
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Authors:
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Leah Kern; Caroline Rassbach; Mary Ottolini |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pediatric emergency care Volume: 22 ISSN: 1535-1815 ISO Abbreviation: Pediatr Emerg Care Publication Date: 2006 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-05-02 Completed Date: 2006-10-16 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8507560 Medline TA: Pediatr Emerg Care Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 250-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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therapeutic use Appendicitis / diagnosis Child Child, Preschool Diagnosis, Differential Fever / etiology Humans Leukocyte Count Male Myositis / blood, complications, diagnosis*, therapy* Pain / etiology Pelvis / radiography Psoas Muscles* Shock, Septic / diagnosis Streptococcal Infections / blood, complications, diagnosis*, therapy* Streptococcus pyogenes* Treatment Outcome Vomiting / etiology |
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0/Anti-Bacterial Agents |
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