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Disseminated actinomycosis.

L L Legum, K E Greer, S F Glessner

    Southern Medical Journal
    |April 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Pulmonary actinomycosis can spread to the skin and bone, presenting as tender nodules. Prompt treatment with penicillin effectively resolved lung and skin lesions in this case.

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Microbiology

    Background:

    • Pulmonary actinomycosis is a rare bacterial infection caused by Actinomyces species.
    • Disseminated actinomycosis can affect various organs, including the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and bone.

    Observation:

    • A case of pulmonary actinomycosis with dissemination to the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and bone is presented.
    • Cutaneous lesions manifested as tender swellings and fluctuant nodules, serving as the initial sign of the disease.
    • Sulfur granules, characteristic of actinomycosis, were identified in skin and pleural biopsies.

    Findings:

    • Actinomyces israelii and Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans were successfully cultured from skin and pleural samples.
    • Parenteral penicillin therapy led to rapid clinical improvement.

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  • Resolution of both pulmonary and disseminated cutaneous lesions was observed.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the diverse presentations of disseminated actinomycosis.
    • Early diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic therapy, such as penicillin, are crucial for favorable outcomes.
    • Understanding the synergistic role of bacteria like Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans is important for managing complex actinomycosis cases.