Disseminated Tuberculosis with Initial Presentation of Focal Myositis Diagnosed by Muscle Biopsy (P1.319)

Conclusions:Infectious myositis should be considered in a patient with febrile focal myositis. Although uncommon, TB can infect muscle in immunocompromised patients before typical pulmonary manifestations.Disclosure: Dr. Stein has nothing to disclose. Dr. Shin has nothing to disclose. Dr. Zhou has received personal compensation in an editorial capacity for Neurology: Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation.
Source: Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Autoimmunity with Infection, Syphilis, Lyme, Tuberculosis, and other Bacteria Source Type: research