An Unusual Presentation of Staphylococcal Induced Paravertebral Myositis Causing Septic Shock
Background: Paravertebral myositis is uncommon, and this case highlights a number of important therapeutic and diagnostic considerations. We discuss the role of appropriate antimicrobial therapy and the potential dilemma regarding the use of immunoglobulin in the septic patient. The key elements of treatment are early recognition, and the early initiation of appropriate antibiotics, typically a β-lactamase resistant anti-staphylococcal agent and clindamycin.