Pyomyositis presenting as myonecrosis secondary to methicillin-resistant < em > Staphylococcus aureus < /em > bacteremia in chronic lymphocytic leukemia

We present a rare case of pyomyositis presenting as myonecrosis secondary to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia in a 72-year-old patient with CLL. Pyomyositis, although rare, warrants increased provider awareness and management, especially among CLL patients who pose diagnostic and treatment challenges.PMID:35991747 | PMC:PMC9373752 | DOI:10.1080/08998280.2022.2078647
Source: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Source Type: research