PReS-FINAL-2255: Primary pyomiositis in children: a challenging diagnosis
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Introduction Primary Pyomiositis (PM) is an uncommon and potentially serious bacterial infection of striated muscle. It is typically a tropical disease but its frequency has been increasing in the Western Countries. Staphylococcus Aureus is the most frequently isolated organism from blood samples of patients affected by this condition. The rarity in temperate climates of this potentially fatal disease and its non-specific signs can represent a diagnostic challenge, leading to a dangerous diagnostic delay.
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