[Pulmonary actinomycosis: caused by Actinomyces odontolyticus?].
Primary pulmonary actinomycosis is a purulent bronchopulmonary disease mimicking tuberculosis. The histological lesions contain characteristic yellow granules. The organism most frequently responsible for the disease is Actinomyces israeli. We report the first case to our knowledge where Actinomyces odontolyticus seems to be involved.
Service de Médecine Interne, Hôpital de la Timone (Adultes), Marseille.
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Verrot
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Disdier
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Harlé
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Peloux
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Weiller
D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000382:microbiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000382:microbiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic