Welcome to the IKCEST

Indian journal of pathology & microbiology | Vol.52, Issue.1 | | Pages 120-1

Indian journal of pathology & microbiology

Empyema thoracis due to actinomyces odontolyticus.

D R, Mohan Beena, Antony G M, Shivakumarappa  
Abstract

Actinomyces odontolyticus has been reported as an opportunistic pathogen causing systemic infections. A case of empyema thoracis due to this organism in a 68-year-old male is reported here. The patient did not have any underlying disease or immunosuppression. The organism was isolated from his oral flora also. Eight cases of thoracopulmonary infections due to A. odontolyticus have been reported from the western countries, but none from India.

Original Text (This is the original text for your reference.)

Empyema thoracis due to actinomyces odontolyticus.

Actinomyces odontolyticus has been reported as an opportunistic pathogen causing systemic infections. A case of empyema thoracis due to this organism in a 68-year-old male is reported here. The patient did not have any underlying disease or immunosuppression. The organism was isolated from his oral flora also. Eight cases of thoracopulmonary infections due to A. odontolyticus have been reported from the western countries, but none from India.

+More

Cite this article
APA

APA

MLA

Chicago

D R, Mohan Beena, Antony G M, Shivakumarappa,.Empyema thoracis due to actinomyces odontolyticus.. 52 (1),120-1.

Disclaimer: The translated content is provided by third-party translation service providers, and IKCEST shall not assume any responsibility for the accuracy and legality of the content.
Translate engine
Article's language
English
中文
Pусск
Français
Español
العربية
Português
Kikongo
Dutch
kiswahili
هَوُسَ
IsiZulu
Action
Recommended articles

Report

Select your report category*



Reason*



By pressing send, your feedback will be used to improve IKCEST. Your privacy will be protected.

Submit
Cancel