[Fusobacterium necrophorum associated with Actinomyces odontolyticus septicemia ].
The authors have observed a case of Fusobacterium necrophorum associate with Actinomyces odontolyticus septicemia, which appears to be the first case reported. In a 19 year old man, 15 blood cultures allowed to isolate both germs. Clinical manifestations were: acute-like abdomen, encephalitis, myocarditis and pleural effusion. Treatment with amoxicillin and metronidazole was successful.
D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000494:pharmacology; D005674:Fusobacterium Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005675:Fusobacterium necrophorum / Q000187:drug effects / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018805:Sepsis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents
Septicémie mixte à Fusobacterium necrophorum associé à Actinomyces odontolyticus.