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Primary cutaneous actinomycosis:a case report.

Mohua Bose1, Ranadeep Ghosh2, Kheya Mukherjee2

  • 1Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Murshidabad Medical College , Berhampore, West Bengal, India .

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR
|September 2, 2014
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Summary
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This case report details a rare instance of primary cutaneous actinomycosis in a 32-year-old female. Diagnosis involved characteristic lesions, pus examination, anaerobic culture, and histopathology, even without a trauma history.

Keywords:
BackDischarging sinusesMolar tooth colonies

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Microbiology
  • Dermatology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Actinomycosis is a bacterial infection caused by gram-positive, anaerobic bacilli of the genus Actinomyces.
  • Primary cutaneous actinomycosis is uncommon and typically linked to trauma.
  • Actinomyces species are normal inhabitants of the oral cavity, colon, and vagina.

Observation:

  • A 32-year-old female presented with primary cutaneous actinomycosis on her back and left axilla.
  • The patient had no history suggestive of trauma.
  • Clinical presentation included characteristic lesions with multiple discharging sinuses draining sero-sanguinous fluid.

Findings:

  • Direct examination of pus revealed gram-positive bacilli and numerous pus cells.
  • Anaerobic culture successfully isolated the causative organisms, yielding typical molar tooth colonies.
  • Histopathological examination provided final confirmation of the diagnosis.

Implications:

  • This case highlights that primary cutaneous actinomycosis can occur without a history of trauma.
  • Early diagnosis relies on recognizing characteristic lesions and microbiological findings.
  • Understanding the varied presentations of actinomycosis is crucial for effective patient management.