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Pyomyositis. Review of 205 cases in 112 patients.
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A study of pyomyositis, a pyogenic infection of the muscle, in 112 patients is presented, and criteria for diagnosis are suggested.Abstract:
A study of pyomyositis, a pyogenic infection of the muscle, in 112 patients is presented. The etiologic role of suggested factors remains unclear. Early recognition and aggressive management with antibiotics, incision, and drainage usually lead to rapid resolution. Accordingly, the clinical findings are presented, and criteria for diagnosis are suggested.read more
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