Genital tract actinomycosis caused by Actimyces israëlii.
We report a case of actinomycosis caused by actinomyces israelii, related to the removal of intrauterine device (IUD). Diagnosing actinomycosis is difficult but should be considered in the event of any acute abdominal problems in a woman carrying an IUD. All abdominal organs may be affected. Even with a disseminated infection, the combination of appropriate antibiotic therapy (penicillin G) and surgery ensures a full recovery in most cases.
Quercia
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Service des maladies infectieuses et tropicales, hôpital Tenon, 4, rue de la Chine, 75970 Paris cedex 20, France.
Bani Sadr
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F
Cortez
A
A
Arlet
G
G
Pialoux
G
G
D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents