Recurrent myositis triggered by infections: a case report
2008
Recurrent Myositis Triggered by Infections: A Case Report
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Wong Sui H, Lecky Bryan RF, Hart Ian J, Crooks Daniel, Solomon Tom
Primary Institution: The Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery NHS Trust
Hypothesis
Is recurrent myositis triggered by infections an autoimmune response?
Conclusion
This case adds to the understanding of myositis associated with infections as a triggered autoimmune response.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient experienced recurrent myositis triggered by infections over 18 years.
- Muscle biopsy showed marked interstitial inflammation consistent with myonecrosis.
- Serological tests ruled out several viral infections as the cause.
Takeaway
A 24-year-old woman had muscle pain that kept coming back after infections, which doctors think is because her immune system overreacts.
Methodology
Case report detailing the clinical history, serological tests, and muscle biopsy findings.
Limitations
The findings are based on a single case, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
24-year-old Caucasian woman.
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