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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?
Dr. Howard J. Gelb
Orthopedics
Dr. Howard J. Gelb
Orthopedics

Howard J. Gelb MD PA

9980 Central Park Blvd N, Suite 222, 
Boca Raton, FL 
 (4.6 mi)
561-558-8898
Languages Spoken:
English
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Howard Gelb is an Orthopedics provider in Boca Raton, Florida. Dr. Gelb and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Gelb is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. David P. Serota
Infectious Disease
Dr. David P. Serota
Infectious Disease

University Of Miami

1611 Nw 12 Ave, 
Miami, FL 
 (40.2 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English
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David Serota is an Infectious Disease provider in Miami, Florida. Dr. Serota and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Endocarditis, HIV/AIDS, Pyomyositis, and Sepsis. Dr. Serota is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Ayoola O. Olayiwola
Internal Medicine
Dr. Ayoola O. Olayiwola
Internal Medicine

University Of Miami

1611 Nw 12 Ave, 
Miami, FL 
 (40.2 mi)
Languages Spoken:
English, Yoruba
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Ayoola Olayiwola is an Internal Medicine provider in Miami, Florida. Dr. Olayiwola and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Pyomyositis, Actinomycosis, Nocardiosis, and COVID-19. Dr. Olayiwola is currently accepting new patients.

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