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Pyomyositis and polyarticular septic arthritis from Hemophilus influenzae in a nonimmunocompromised adult.

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Jordan, JM; Hsu, VW; Allen, NB
Published in: J Rheumatol
December 1987

We describe a healthy woman in whom pyomyositis of the left buttock, polyarticular septic arthritis, and meningitis due to Hemophilus influenzae type B developed after pneumonia. Systemic antibiotic therapy and local drainage provided a good result. This is the first case of pyomyositis and the 30th case of septic arthritis from Hemophilus influenzae described in an adult.

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Published In

J Rheumatol

ISSN

0315-162X

Publication Date

December 1987

Volume

14

Issue

6

Start / End Page

1190 / 1192

Location

Canada

Related Subject Headings

  • Suppuration
  • Myositis
  • Middle Aged
  • Immunocompetence
  • Humans
  • Haemophilus influenzae
  • Haemophilus Infections
  • Female
  • Arthritis, Infectious
  • Arthritis & Rheumatology
 

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Jordan, J. M., Hsu, V. W., & Allen, N. B. (1987). Pyomyositis and polyarticular septic arthritis from Hemophilus influenzae in a nonimmunocompromised adult. J Rheumatol, 14(6), 1190–1192.
Jordan, J. M., V. W. Hsu, and N. B. Allen. “Pyomyositis and polyarticular septic arthritis from Hemophilus influenzae in a nonimmunocompromised adult.” J Rheumatol 14, no. 6 (December 1987): 1190–92.
Jordan, J. M., et al. “Pyomyositis and polyarticular septic arthritis from Hemophilus influenzae in a nonimmunocompromised adult.” J Rheumatol, vol. 14, no. 6, Dec. 1987, pp. 1190–92.

Published In

J Rheumatol

ISSN

0315-162X

Publication Date

December 1987

Volume

14

Issue

6

Start / End Page

1190 / 1192

Location

Canada

Related Subject Headings

  • Suppuration
  • Myositis
  • Middle Aged
  • Immunocompetence
  • Humans
  • Haemophilus influenzae
  • Haemophilus Infections
  • Female
  • Arthritis, Infectious
  • Arthritis & Rheumatology