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Cutaneous actinomycosis: a rare case.

S C Metgud¹, H Sumati, P Sheetal

¹Department of Microbiology, JN Medical College, Belgaum - 590 010, Karnataka, India.

Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology

|December 19, 2007

Summary

This case study details a rare instance of cutaneous actinomycosis caused by penicillin-resistant Actinomyces viscosus. Prompt susceptibility testing led to effective cotrimoxazole treatment and patient recovery.

Area of Science:

Microbiology
Dermatology
Infectious Diseases

Background:

Cutaneous actinomycosis is an uncommon bacterial infection.
This case presents a unique instance without preceding trauma or systemic spread.

Observation:

A patient presented with cutaneous actinomycosis.
The causative agent, Actinomyces viscosus, was isolated and identified.
Standard susceptibility testing revealed penicillin resistance.

Findings:

The isolate demonstrated resistance to penicillin via Kirby Bauer disc diffusion.
Treatment with cotrimoxazole resulted in significant clinical improvement.

Implications:

This case underscores the critical role of microbial isolation and susceptibility testing in managing actinomycotic infections.

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