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myositisInflammation of muscle tissue, often from bacterial, viral, or parasitic infection but sometimes of unknown origin. Most types destroy muscle and surrounding tissue. Bacteria may directly infect muscle (usually after injury) or produce substances toxic to it. Some chronic diseases (e.g., tuberculosis, third-stage syphilis) can involve the muscles. Parasites (e.g., tapeworms, protozoans) in contaminated food enter the bloodstream from the intestines and lodge in muscle. myositis [‚mī·ə′sīd·əs] (medicine) Inflammation of muscle. Also known as fibromyositis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Computed tomography (CT) revealed diffuse cellulitis and myositis with obliteration of the fascial planes (figure). myositis, otitis medial 3 Controls By-catch 126 Physical trauma 29 Dystocia 6 Table 2. 2,21) Myositis refers to these muscle symptoms with increased CK levels. |
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