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Pyomyositis is a spontaneous bacterial infection of the skeletal muscle, usually with abscess formation.
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Necrotizing fasciitis, myositis, and muscle abscesses are severe necrotizing infections that can cause loss of limb or life.
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Pyomyositis usually results in an abscess (a swollen area that contains pus) that forms in the muscle.
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Myositis refers to any condition causing inflammation in muscles.
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Soft tissue abscesses are common and can be caused by immunosuppression, diabetes mellitus, obesity, cardiopulmonary disease, intravenous drug use, alcohol abuse, chronic venous insufficiency, lymphedema, and trauma.
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Treatment of myositis varies according to the cause.
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Summary
Necrotizing fasciitis, myositis, and muscle abscesses are severe necrotizing infections that can cause loss of limb or life. They are distinguished from simple cellulitis by the presence of severe pain and often by fever, elevated WBC and other signs of severe infection. Imaging modalities such as ultrasound, CT or MRI can help to distinguish between these conditions and make the diagnosis.
Myositis, Fasciitis and Muscle Abscesses - Cancer Therapy Advisor
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Pyomyositis (sometimes called tropical pyomyositis) is a rare and treatable bacterial infection that affects skeletal muscles (the muscles you use to move).
Pyomyositis usually results in an abscess (a swollen area that contains pus) that forms in your muscle.
Pyomyositis: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment & Complications
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Pyomyositis is a pyogenic infection of skeletal muscle to abscess formation, which is a focal collection of inflammatory cells bacteria, and necrotic tissue debris contained by hypervascular connective tissue.
Pyomyositis - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
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Myositis refers to any condition causing inflammation in muscles. Weakness, swelling, and pain are the most common myositis symptoms. Myositis causes include infection, injury, autoimmune conditions, and drug side effects. Treatment of myositis varies according to the cause.
Myositis: Symptoms and Causes - WebMD
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