Death from actinomycosis.
Death from actinomycosis, although unusual today, was devastating at one time. Although commonplace today, using antibiotics to save patients from death was unusual when penicillin was first introduced over 50 years ago.
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John I
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School of Dentistry, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, USA.
D000197:Actinomycosis, Cervicofacial / Q000382:microbiology / Q000601:surgery; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008963:Molar / Q000601:surgery; D014081:Tooth Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects