Primary Pyomyositis in Children is No More a Rare Condition: Presentation of 2 Clinical Cases. Issue 7 (July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pedoto, Deianira; Diana, Alfredo; Pennacchio, Maria Laura; Paciello, Francesca; Quarantiello, Flavio; Della Casa, Roberto
• Is Part Of: Pediatric infectious disease journal. Volume 40:Issue 7(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-07
• Subjects: pyomyositis -- children -- muscle infection; Communicable diseases in children -- Periodicals; Infection in children -- Periodicals; 618.929
• DOI: 10.1097/INF.0000000000003113
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0891-3668

Abstract

Abstract : Primary pyomyositis is a bacterial muscle infection which may lead to abscess formation and severe complications. Although this condition has long been considered "tropical" and rare, mostly affecting immunocompromised patients, cases of pyomyositis have recently raised significantly among healthy children in temperate climates. With these 2 cases we highlight the importance of an early recognition of this condition, allowing an immediate treatment and reducing complications.