Gonococcal subcutaneous abscess and pyomyositis: a case report.
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Author(s)
Jitmuang, Anupop
Boonyasiri, Adhiratha
Keurueangkul, Nukool
Leelaporn, Amornrut
Leelarasamee, Amorn
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Disseminated gonococcal infection (DGI) is an uncommon complication of Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection, its manifestation varies from a classic arthritis-dermatitis syndrome to uncommon pyogenic infections of several organs. Herein, we reported atypical presentation of DGI with subcutaneous abscess of right knee, pyomyositis of right lower extremity, and subsequently complicated by Escherichia coli pyomyositis. This infection responded to appropriate antimicrobial therapy and prompt surgical management with good clinical outcome.
Date Issued
2012-07-10
Date Acceptance
2012-07-10
Citation
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases, 2012, 2012
ISSN
2090-6625
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Journal / Book Title
Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
Volume
2012
Copyright Statement
© 2012 Anupop Jitmuang et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
License URL
Identifier
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22919521
Publication Status
Published
Coverage Spatial
Egypt
Article Number
790478