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Empyema caused by Actinomyces odontolyticus: A case report
Min Wang1, Qianfeng Xiao2, Kaige Wang1
1Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Actinomyces odontolyticus, a rare cause of empyema, was identified using metagenome sequencing. Medical thoracoscopy and drainage were crucial for treating this challenging infection.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Actinomyces odontolyticus causes rare chronic granulomatous infections, often in immunocompromised individuals.
- While A. odontolyticus can affect multiple organs, empyema is an uncommon manifestation.
- This case highlights a rare instance of empyema caused by A. odontolyticus.
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