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Actinomycosis of the tongue is rare. It may be difficult to differentiate this infection clinically and radiologically from other tongue pathology especially neoplasia. We report a substantial tongue lesion which mimicked malignancy at presentation.
Siddiq Ahmed +4 more
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Meckel's diverticulitis due to actinomycosis
The patient was 36 years old female admitted due to periumbilical pain and anorexia since about 24 h prior to hospitalization. She underwent laparotomy with impression of acute appendicitis.
Arya, B. +2 more
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Gingival Swelling; Surprisingly Actinomycosis!
Actinomycosis is a rare disease. Its diagnosis is challenging clinically as it mimics many other infectious diseases and neoplasms. In this scenario, a simple timely biopsy can come to the clinician’s rescue.
Rashmi G. Sawant +2 more
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A Case of Atypical Actinomycosis: A Diagnostic Conundrum in Lower Limb Pathology [PDF]
Actinomycosis is a rare bacterial infection known for its chronic, indolent course and diverse clinical presentations. Diagnosis can be more challenging without sinus formation, as there may be fewer visible signs to suggest actinomycosis.
Somya Goel +3 more
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Furuncular myiasis of the foot caused by the tumbu fly, Cordylobia anthropophaga: Report in a Medical Student Returning from a Medical Mission trip to Tanzania. [PDF]
Cutaneous myiasis in humans is a temporary parasitic infestation of the skin by fly larvae or maggots of a variety of Dipteran families. In the United States, autochthonous cases of myiasis are infrequently seen.
North, Dwayne +2 more
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Primary cutaneous actinomycosis: a diagnosis consideration in people living with HIV/AIDS
BackgroundOwing to similar clinical presentations, as of cutaneous disease of different etiologies, and extreme rarity in the global incidence; primary cutaneous actinomycosis often remains as diagnostic challenges.Case presentationHerein, we describe a ...
Priyatam Khadka, Soniya Koirala
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ABSTRACT Background Systemic antibiotics can impact all microbes inhabiting patients, regardless of the intended target organism(s). We studied the simultaneous effects on respiratory and fecal microbiomes of β‐lactam antibiotics administered for respiratory symptoms in infants with cystic fibrosis (IWCF).
Hillary S. Hayden +13 more
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Actinomycosis (lump jaw, big jaw, and wooden tongue) in cattle [PDF]
Cover title.Includes bibliographical ...
Connaway, J. W. (John Waldo), 1859-1947
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Sunrays and Granules: Rare Presentation of a Great Mimicker
Actinomycosis is a chronic granulomatous infectious disease caused by gram positive bacteria Actinomyces. It is characterised by variable presentation that mimics malignancy, tuberculosis, nocardia and other fungal organisms.
Mourouguessine Vimal +2 more
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Objective: Pelvic actinomycosis almost always presents as a “dry” type, and pelvic actinomycosis with ascites is extremely rare. We present an unusual case of pelvic actinomycosis with ascites, pleural effusion, and lymphadenopathy.
Myounghwan Kim, Jikung Ko, Chulmin Lee
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