A Case of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Presented with Streptococcal Myositis.
- Author:
Sang Jae LEE
1
;
Chan Hee SEO
;
Byeong Il JANG
;
Soo Jin JUN
;
Sang Jo MIN
;
Dong Kyu KIM
;
Byoung Moon CHOI
;
Choong Won LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Wallace Memorial Baptist Hospital, Busan, Korea. choong@wmbh.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Myositis;
Streptococcus;
Systemic lupus erythematosus
- MeSH:
Adult;
Communicable Diseases;
Edema;
Female;
Fever;
Humans;
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic*;
Mortality;
Myositis*;
Necrosis;
Shock, Septic;
Streptococcus
- From:The Journal of the Korean Rheumatism Association
2003;10(4):446-450
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Streptococcal myositis is an extremely uncommon infectious disease caused by Group A streptococcus (GAS). GAS infection spreads rapidly and diffusely through the muscle, resulting in edema and necrosis. Consequently, it results in streptococcal toxic shock syndrome having extremely high mortality. We report a 42 year-old female patient with systemic lupus erythematosus accompanying with streptococcal myositis who initially presented with fever, severe pain, and tenderness on the calf. Her systemic toxic symptoms were aggravated and finally she died of the disease in spite of aggressive management.
