Deep fasciitis of the biceps region

An infection of the biceps fascia, later myositis, and spreading to the pectoralis is described in six patients. The majority were synergistic infections with an anaerobic Peptococcus, Eikenella, or Bacteroides and an aerobic Streptococcus. Five of the patients were drug abusers. Excision of the biceps and portions of the pectoralis major was necessary in four patients.