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[An immunocompromised man with a fever].

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.
AuthorsSandra Nathalie Stapel, Sonja Zweegman
JournalNederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde (Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd) Vol. 155 Issue 18 Pg. A1700 ( 2011) ISSN: 1876-8784 [Electronic] Netherlands
Vernacular TitleEen immuungecompromitteerde man met koorts.
PMID21429253 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
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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