Uncovering the uncommon: a primary pyomyositis of vastus muscle by Streptococcus pyogenes in an immunocompetent child

• Main Authors: Faisal, Ummu Salamah, Meor Jamaludin, Wan Husna Barakah, Abdul Tahrim, Muhammad Zaki, Ramli, Ramliza, Zainulabid, Ummu Afeera
• Format: Proceeding Paper
• Language: English; English
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: RC111 Infectious and Parasitic Diseases
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/106104/25/106104_Uncovering%20the%20Uncommon%20A%20Primary%20Pyomyositis%20of%20Vastus.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/106104/26/106104_Uncovering%20the%20Uncommon%20A%20Primary%20Pyomyositis%20of%20Vastus_supplemental.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/106104/; https://www.kscm.or.kr/html/?pmode=english
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Pyomyositis is a condition where a primary muscle abscess forms within the striated muscle. "Tropical pyomyositis" refers to the disease's prevalence in tropical countries with high temperatures and humidity. Staphylococcus aureus is the most common organism involved, followed by othe...