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  • Title: Tropical pyomyositis in a temperate climate: a case report.
    Author: Simmers TA, van den Bosch J, Vasmel WL.
    Journal: Neth J Med; 1996 Aug; 49(2):86-9. PubMed ID: 8824111.
    Abstract:
    Pyomyositis is an abscess-forming infection of large skeletal muscles, usually with Staphylococcus aureus. Although it is common in the tropics and relatively rare in temperate climates, imported cases due to growing global mobility may be expected to increase its incidence outside tropical regions. Early diagnosis and correct management are imperative in this potentially fatal disorder, and require a high degree of clinical suspicion. A case report is presented demonstrating typical aspects of diagnosis and treatment.
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