Myostits Flashcards
1
Q
Viral causative organisms of myositis
A
Influenza, coxsackie, dengue
2
Q
Parasitic causes of myositis
A
Trichineilosis, cysticerosis, or toxaplasmosis
3
Q
Bacterial cause of myositis
A
S. Aureus
4
Q
S/s of myositis
A
Myalgias, abscess formation, PLEURODYNA (chest and abd pain), fever, malaise, headache
5
Q
Complications of myositis
A
Rhabdomyolysis, Toxic shock syndrome
6
Q
Myositis diagnostics 9imaging, invasive procedures, and labs)
A
Soft tissue CT/MRI: depth of infection and abscess
Abscess drainage, aspiration, and punch biopsy
Cx, gram stain, viral cx, PCR, viral antibodies
7
Q
Treatment plan for viral myositis
A
Bed rest, IVF, antipyretics, analgesics, antivirals
8
Q
Treatment plan for pyomyostis
A
ABX: Cefazolin plus vanco
Clindamycin
CT or US guided drainage
