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Key Summary Points
1. Pyomyositis could be encountered in children in Africa. 4. Intravenous antibiotics followed by oral administration for 3–6
weeks should be started early.
2. A high index of suspicion is needed to make early diagnosis.
3. Symptoms are usually nonspecific; pain of the affected muscle, 5. In established abscesses, adequate incision and drainage
must be done.
swelling, and pyrexia of more than a week may indicate the
presence of the disease.

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