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Myositis

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Myositis is an inflammation or swelling of the muscles, often caused by injury, infection, or an autoimmune disorder .

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Alternative Names: Myitis

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Review Date: 6/18/2007
Reviewed By: Steve Lee, DO, Rheumatology Fellow, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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