Pyomyositis in a HIV Positive Patient
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2004-07
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A Humen Immunodeficiency Virus positive patient was referred to us to rule out polymyositis.
Clinical examination revealed warm, indurated and tender swelling in the muscle plane at multiple
sites. Ultrasonography revealed fluid collection in the muscle plane. Needle aspiration yielded pus
and culture showed growth of staphylococcus aureus. The diagnosis of pyomyositis was made. The
pus was drained and appropriate antibiotics were instituted.
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Pyomyositis, HIV
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Kutty K Krishan, Rajendran C Panchapakesa, Rukmangatharajan S, Madhavan Radha, Mahesh A. Pyomyositis in a HIV Positive Patient. JK Science Journal of Medical Education and Research. 2004 Jul-Sept;6(3): 161-162