Primary Pyomyositis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae in a Patient with Celiac Disease: Case Report and Review of the Literature View PDF

^*Pablo Olavegogeascoechea
Department Of Collective Health, National University Of Comahue, Argentina

^*Corresponding Author:

Pablo Olavegogeascoechea
Department Of Collective Health, National University Of Comahue, Argentina
Email:polavego@gmail.com

Published on: 2016-09-05

Abstract

Celiac Disease is well known as a risk factor for severe infections caused by capsulated germs (i.e. Streptococcus pneumoniae). Among these infections there are some known by their extreme severity, such as pyomyositis. In this article we present the case of a 68 year old female patient with diagnosis of Celiac Disease and pyomyositis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and we review the literature.

Keywords

Celiac disease; Pyomyositis; Psoas abscess; Streptococcus pneumoniae ; Case report; Muscle infection; Myositis

Introduction

Celiac Disease (CD) result from an inappropriate T-cell immune response to gluten in the diet, causing inflammatory damage to the small intestine in people genetically predisposed, causing malabsorption of nutrients. The average age of diagnosis is 50 years old. The prevalence in Argentina is estimated to be 1:200 to 1:100 persons and 1/67 in adults.