Clinical features: The cause of tropical pyomyositis is uncertain since abscesses explored early are sterile but later culture of the pus usually yields Staphylococcus aureus. The main clinical features are fever and painful induration of one or more of the large muscles, mostly in the lower limbs.
Treatment guidelines
• Drain the pus from abscess
Adults |
Cloxacillin give 500 mg every 6 hours for 14 days |
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OR |
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Erythromycin give 500 mg every 6 hours for 14 days. |
Children |
Cloxacillin 25 mg/kg body weight every 6 hours for 14 days |
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OR |
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Erythromycin 10 mg/kg body weight every 6 hours for 14 days. |
