Abstract |
Mycobacterium tuberculosis is endemic to many parts of the world. It may have variable clinical presentations, especially in the pediatric age group. Presented here is the case of a 9-month old infant who was referred for infectious disease opinion when his thigh induration failed to improve after surgical drainage and a course of oral antibiotic therapy. Mycobacterial PCR on the operative sample fluid was found to be positive; and mycobacterial culture grew M. tuberculosis. He received 9 months of treatment with anti-TB medications, with excellent results and complete recovery. This is the first report of TB pyomyositis in an infant; and highlights the need to have a high index of suspicion for unusual organisms when conventional therapy fails to demonstrate expected results.
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Authors | Za Malik, M Shehab |
Journal | Annals of medical and health sciences research
(Ann Med Health Sci Res)
Vol. 3
Issue 2
Pg. 282-4
(Apr 2013)
ISSN: 2141-9248 [Print] India |
PMID | 23919207
(Publication Type: Case Reports)
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