Abstract |
A 42-year-old man with prolonged dexamethasone use because of recurred plasmacytoma developed fever and tender red swelling of the right upper leg and arm. The patient turned out to have pyomysitis, caused by Staphylococcus aureus.
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Authors | Sandra Nathalie Stapel, Sonja Zweegman |
Journal | Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde
(Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd)
Vol. 155
Issue 18
Pg. A1700
( 2011)
ISSN: 1876-8784 [Electronic] Netherlands |
Vernacular Title | Een immuungecompromitteerde man met koorts. |
PMID | 21429253
(Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adult
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
(therapeutic use)
- Arm
(pathology)
- Fever
(diagnosis, etiology)
- Humans
- Immunocompromised Host
- Leg
(pathology)
- Male
- Pyomyositis
(diagnosis, drug therapy)
- Staphylococcal Infections
(diagnosis, drug therapy)
- Staphylococcus aureus
(isolation & purification)
- Treatment Outcome
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