Muscular actinomycosis in the back

Acta Clin Belg. 1996;51(2):94-6. doi: 10.1080/17843286.1996.11718492.

Abstract

We present an unusual observation actinomycosis involving muscles of the back and probably of one thigh in a patient with pulmonary lesions. The patient was alcoholic and a heavy smoker and his teeth were in very poor repair. Opportunity is taken to review the literature on the rare cases of muscular actinomycosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / microbiology*
  • Actinomyces / isolation & purification*
  • Actinomycosis / drug therapy
  • Actinomycosis / microbiology*
  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
  • Doxycycline / administration & dosage
  • Drug Therapy, Combination / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Lumbosacral Region
  • Lung Diseases / microbiology*
  • Male
  • Muscle, Skeletal
  • Muscular Diseases / microbiology*
  • Penicillins / administration & dosage

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Penicillins
  • Doxycycline