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

IF 0.6 Q3 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL

Clinical Case Reports Pub Date : 2025-02-07 DOI:10.1002/ccr3.70189

Malik W. Z. Khan, Abdul Moeez, Sameen Farooq, Touba Azeem, Muhammad Ahmad, Aizaz Ali, Faheemullah Khan

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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.

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Clinical Case Reports MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL-

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14.30%

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1268

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13 weeks

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