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Tropical pyomyositis caused by an unusual pathogen - A case report

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Abstract : Tropical pyomyositis is a subacute, deep, bacterial infection of muscle and soft tissues. It is termed as tropical as prevalence have been reported mostly in tropical areas though the incidence of pyomyositis is increasing in  non-tropical areas as per the literature. It is usually caused by Staphyloccus aureus. Here we present a case of tropical pyomyositis caused by an unusual pathogen.

Keyword :Tropical pyomyositis, CoNS

 


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