Myalgia, Obtundity and Fever in a Patient with a Prosthesis
oleh: Valeria Di Stefano, Margherita Migone De Amicis, Cecilia Bonino, Natalia Scaramellini, Yvan Torrente, Stefania Picone, Francesca Minozio
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| Diterbitkan: | SMC MEDIA SRL 2019-02-01 |
Deskripsi
Objective: We describe a rare case of group G streptococcus (GGS) sepsis complicated by bacterial toxin myopathy. Case: A 65-year-old man, with a history of infection of his shoulder prosthesis, presented with multiorgan failure and notable myalgia likely caused by toxins. The patient was treated successfully with antibiotics and prosthesis removal. Conclusion: This case suggests infection by GGS should be considered in a patient presenting with myalgia associated with sepsis.