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