Actinomyces odontolyticus bacteremia.
We describe two immunosuppressed female patients with fever and Actinomyces odontolyticus bacteremia, a combination documented once previously in an immunocompetent male patient. The patients were treated with doxycycline and clindamycin; these drugs, with beta-lactams, are effective treatment for A. odontolyticus infections.
Cone
Lawrence A
LA
Eisenhower Medical Center, Rancho Mirage, California 92270, USA. laconemedico@aol.com
Leung
Millie M
MM
Hirschberg
Joel
J
D000190:Actinomyces / Q000254:growth & development*; D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology / Q000382:microbiology*; D000368:Aged; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016470:Bacteremia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology / Q000382:microbiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D008875:Middle Aged
D000890:Anti-Infective Agents