Abstract
Poorly controlled diabetes is associated with an increased risk of infectious complications. With the increasing prevalence of diabetes, many more people are being looked after in primary care. We describe a case of pyomyositis, a potentially severe but uncommon complication of poorly controlled diabetes that was not recognised in the community. Clinicians looking after people with diabetes need to be aware that prolonged, unexplained symptoms need specialist assessment.
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MeSH terms
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Abscess / complications
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Abscess / drug therapy
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Abscess / physiopathology
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Adult
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Diabetes Complications / drug therapy
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Diabetes Complications / physiopathology*
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Diabetes Complications / therapy
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Female
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Floxacillin / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Muscle Weakness
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Musculoskeletal Pain / etiology
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Pyomyositis / complications
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Pyomyositis / drug therapy
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Pyomyositis / physiopathology*
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Staphylococcal Infections / complications
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Staphylococcal Infections / drug therapy
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Staphylococcal Infections / physiopathology*
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Staphylococcal Infections / therapy
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Staphylococcus aureus / isolation & purification
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Thigh
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Treatment Outcome
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Floxacillin