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Colonic obstruction secondary to Actinomyces.
Manuel Alfonso Jiménez Moreno1, Isabel Sánchez Pedrique2, Estíbaliz Obregón Martínez3
1Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario de Burgos, España.
Revista Espanola De Enfermedades Digestivas
|June 20, 2017
Summary
Actinomycosis is a rare infection caused by Actinomyces bacteria, often affecting the face, abdomen, or chest. Predisposing factors for abdominal actinomycosis include surgery, trauma, neoplasia, and intrauterine devices.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Actinomycosis is an uncommon granulomatous infection caused by Gram-positive anaerobic bacteria from the genus Actinomyces.
- Actinomyces israelii is identified as a significant human pathogen responsible for this infection.
Observation:
- The most common sites for Actinomyces colonization are cervicofacial (50%), followed by abdominal (20%) and thoracic (15-20%).
- Predisposing factors for abdominal actinomycosis encompass recent surgery, trauma, and the presence of neoplasias.
Findings:
- Intrauterine contraception devices (IUDs) have been identified as a potential associated factor in certain cases of actinomycosis.
- The study highlights the diverse clinical presentations and risk factors associated with this bacterial infection.
Implications:
- Understanding these predisposing factors is crucial for early diagnosis and effective management of actinomycosis.
- Further research may elucidate the specific mechanisms linking IUDs and other factors to Actinomyces infections.
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