The abscesses within the muscle must be drained surgically (not all patient require surgery if there is no abscess). Antibiotics are given for a minimum of three weeks to clear the infection.
Pyomyositis
Necrotizing fasciitis
Dermatomyositis
Scleromyositis
Juvenile dermatomyositis
Tension myositis syndrome
Polymyositis
Dermatopolymyositis