Severe Actinomycotic Discitis Osteomyelitis and Bacteremia in an Immunocompetent Adult Following Dental Cleaning: A Case Report

Severe Actinomycotic Discitis Osteomyelitis and Bacteremia in an Immunocompetent Adult Following Dental Cleaning: A Case Report

ABSTRACT Actinomycotic vertebral osteomyelitis is a rare but severe condition, even in immunocompetent individuals, following routine dental procedures. Prompt recognition, multidisciplinary management, and tailored antibiotic therapy are crucial for optimizing outcomes. Clinicians should maintain a...

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Main Authors: Malik W. Z. Khan, Abdul Moeez, Sameen Farooq, Touba Azeem, Muhammad Ahmad, Aizaz Ali, Faheemullah Khan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-02-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
Subjects:
actinomyces
case report
dental cleaning
osteomyelitis
penicillin
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70189
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Summary:ABSTRACT Actinomycotic vertebral osteomyelitis is a rare but severe condition, even in immunocompetent individuals, following routine dental procedures. Prompt recognition, multidisciplinary management, and tailored antibiotic therapy are crucial for optimizing outcomes. Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for Actinomyces in patients with unexplained spinal infections and recent dental interventions.
ISSN:2050-0904

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