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Disease Profile
Pyomyositis
Prevalence estimates on Rare Medical Network websites are calculated based on data available from numerous sources, including US and European government statistics, the NIH, Orphanet, and published epidemiologic studies. Rare disease population data is recognized to be highly variable, and based on a wide variety of source data and methodologies, so the prevalence data on this site should be assumed to be estimated and cannot be considered to be absolutely correct.
Unknown
Age of onset
All ages
ICD-10
M60.0
Inheritance
Autosomal dominant A pathogenic variant in only one gene copy in each cell is sufficient to cause an autosomal dominant disease.
Autosomal recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of each gene of the chromosome are needed to cause an autosomal recessive disease and observe the mutant phenotype.
X-linked
dominant X-linked dominant inheritance, sometimes referred to as X-linked dominance, is a mode of genetic inheritance by which a dominant gene is carried on the X chromosome.
dominant X-linked dominant inheritance, sometimes referred to as X-linked dominance, is a mode of genetic inheritance by which a dominant gene is carried on the X chromosome.
X-linked
recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of a gene on the X chromosome cause an X-linked recessive disorder.
recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of a gene on the X chromosome cause an X-linked recessive disorder.
Mitochondrial or multigenic Mitochondrial genetic disorders can be caused by changes (mutations) in either the mitochondrial DNA or nuclear DNA that lead to dysfunction of the mitochondria and inadequate production of energy.
Multigenic or multifactor Inheritance involving many factors, of which at least one is genetic but none is of overwhelming importance, as in the causation of a disease by multiple genetic and environmental factors.
Not applicable
Categories
Bacterial infections
Summary
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. If left untreated, the abscess may extend into the bone and joint or blood poisoning may occur. Approximately 90% of cases are caused by the bacterium, Staphylococcus aureus.
Symptoms
This table lists symptoms that people with this disease may have. For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. This information comes from a database called the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) . The HPO collects information on symptoms that have been described in medical resources. The HPO is updated regularly. Use the HPO ID to access more in-depth information about a symptom.
Medical Terms | Other Names |
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HPO ID
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80%-99% of people have these symptoms | ||
Fever | 0001945 | |
Myalgia |
Muscle ache
Muscle pain
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0003326 |
Myositis |
Muscle inflammation
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0100614 |
Recurrent cutaneous abscess formation | 0100838 | |
Subcutaneous nodule |
Firm lump under the skin
Growth of abnormal tissue under the skin
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0001482 |
30%-79% of people have these symptoms | ||
Leukocytosis |
Elevated white blood count
High white blood count
Increased blood leukocyte number
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0001974 |
Testicular teratoma | 0100616 | |
Weight loss | 0001824 | |
5%-29% of people have these symptoms | ||
Renal insufficiency |
Renal failure
Renal failure in adulthood
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0000083 |
Sepsis |
Infection in blood stream
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0100806 |
Sudden cardiac death |
Premature sudden cardiac death
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0001645 |
Related diseases
Related diseases are conditions that have similar signs and symptoms. A health care provider may consider these conditions in the table below when making a diagnosis. Please note that the table may not include all the possible conditions related to this disease.
Conditions with similar signs and symptoms from Orphanet
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Differential diagnoses include parasitic and viral myositis, leptospirosis, polymyositis, trichinellosis (see these terms), osteomyelitis, cellulitis, necrotizing fasciitis, clostridial myonecrosis, septic arthritis, deep vein thrombosis and muscle contusions, hematomas, ruptures or strains.
Visit the Orphanet disease page for more information.
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Learn more
These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.
Where to Start
- DermNet NZ is an online resource about skin diseases developed by the New Zealand Dermatological Society Incorporated. DermNet NZ provides information about this condition.
In-Depth Information
- Medscape Reference provides information on this topic. You may need to register to view the medical textbook, but registration is free.
- The Monarch Initiative brings together data about this condition from humans and other species to help physicians and biomedical researchers. Monarch’s tools are designed to make it easier to compare the signs and symptoms (phenotypes) of different diseases and discover common features. This initiative is a collaboration between several academic institutions across the world and is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Visit the website to explore the biology of this condition.
- Orphanet is a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs. Access to this database is free of charge.
- PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss Pyomyositis. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.
References
- Tropical pyomyositis. DermNet NZ. February 2016; https://www.dermnetnz.org/bacterial/tropical-pyomyositis.html.
- Mohammed J Zafar, MD, FAAN, FACP. Infectious Myositis. August 2015; https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1168167-overview.
- Larry M Baddour, MD, FIDSA; Anuwat Keerasuntornpong, MD. Pyomyositis. UpToDate. July 2014;