Clinical Characteristics and Management of Children and Adolescents Hospitalized With Pyomyositis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pyomyositis, a bacterial muscle infection, is an important differential diagnosis in children and adolescents with musculoskeletal pain. In contrast to tropical regions, it is rarely recognized in temperate countries, but incidence is increasing and major studies are missing.

Methods

This retrospective multicenter study included patients <18 years of age hospitalized with pyomyositis in 11 Swiss children's hospitals between January 2010 and December 2022. Cases were identified by ICD-10 code (Myositis; M60-M60.9), and data was extracted from electronic hospital records.

Results

Of 331 patients identified, 102 fulfilled the case definition. Patient age at presentation ranged from 2 weeks to 17 years (median 8 years). The majority had no underlying illness an

SUBMITTER: Weber S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11319086 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature