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What is the definition of Pyomyositis?
Pyomyositis is rare bacterial infection of the skeletal muscle (the muscles used for movement). Signs and symptoms may include pain and tenderness of the affected muscle, fever, and abscess formation. Approximately 90% of cases are caused by the bacterium, Staphylococcus aureus. Risk factors for the condition include strenuous activity, muscle trauma, skin infections, infected insect bites, illicit drug injections, connective tissue disorders, and diabetes.
What are the alternative names for Pyomyositis?
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Who are the top Pyomyositis Local Doctors?
Elite in Pyomyositis
Dr. Lawson A. Copley
Orthopedics
Elite in Pyomyositis
Dr. Lawson A. Copley
Orthopedics

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital For Children

2222 Welborn St, 
Dallas, TX 
972-449-0540
Experience:
35+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Lawson Copley is an Orthopedics provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Copley has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Pyomyositis, Infectious Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, and Toxic Synovitis.

Elite in Pyomyositis
Abu B. Siddiq
Elite in Pyomyositis
Abu B. Siddiq
Nagar, C, BD 

Abu Siddiq practices in Nagar, Bangladesh. Mr. Siddiq is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pyomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Pyomyositis, Sciatica, Mononeuritis Multiplex, and Neuralgia.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Pyomyositis
Dr. Tariq H. Iqbal
Infectious Disease
Experienced in Pyomyositis
Dr. Tariq H. Iqbal
Infectious Disease

Sentara Medical Group

850 Kempsville Rd, Suite 100f, 
Norfolk, VA 
757-261-5910
Languages Spoken:
English
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Tariq Iqbal is an Infectious Disease provider in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Iqbal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Sepsis, Osteomyelitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Iqbal is currently accepting new patients.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center