Actinomycosis--an unusual case of an uncommon disease.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-1999
Abstract
Actinomycosis is an uncommon disease caused by organisms of the Actinomyces genus. These organisms are commonly found in the mucous membranes but do not cause infection unless there is disruption of the membranes, as occurs, for example, during dental trauma or abdominal surgery. Use of an IUD is also a risk factor for pelvic actinomycosis. The disease is usually insidious and is often mistaken for other conditions. Treatment of the infection, once diagnosed, is a regimen of long-term antibiotics such as penicillin, clindamycin, and others. Our patient had pelvic and sacral actinomycosis without any of the traditional risk factors for infection.
Volume
12
Issue
2
First Page
158
Last Page
161
ISSN
0893-8652
Published In/Presented At
Petrone, L. R., Sivalingam, J. J., & Vaccaro, A. R. (1999). Actinomycosis--an unusual case of an uncommon disease. The Journal of the American Board of Family Practice, 12(2), 158–161. https://doi.org/10.3122/jabfm.12.2.158
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
10220241
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article