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Spontaneous pyomyositis and AIDS: an infrequent association
J Hernández Quero1, N Ortego Centeno, R Castillo Amaro
1Infectious Diseases Unit, University of Granada Hospital, Spain.
Infection
|November 1, 1991
Summary
Pyomyositis, a bacterial muscle infection, is rare in temperate zones but seen in two individuals with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). This suggests pyomyositis should be considered in AIDS patients with pyogenic infections.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Immunology
Background:
- Pyomyositis is an acute bacterial infection of striated muscle, prevalent in tropical regions.
- It is infrequently reported in temperate climates, posing diagnostic challenges.
- The Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) can predispose individuals to opportunistic infections.