Cherry C, Wiggins K, Mijch A, Ostergaard L
Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, The Alfred Hospital, Prahran, Victoria, Australia.
Scand J Infect Dis. 2001;33(11):854-6. doi: 10.1080/00365540110076642.
We present a case of group A streptococcal pyomyositis of the thoraco-abdominal wall of an immunocompetent adult. This diagnosis was made when soft tissue swelling was seen on chest X-ray. Complete recovery followed drainage of the collection and short-course i.v. penicillin. The importance, diagnosis and treatment of pyomyositis are outlined.
