Intracranial actinomycosis of odontogenic origin masquerading as auto-immune orbital myositis: a fatal case and review of the literature

Intracranial actinomycosis of odontogenic origin masquerading as auto-immune orbital myositis: a fatal case and review of the literature

Abstract Background Actinomycetes can rarely cause intracranial infection and may cause a variety of complications. We describe a fatal case of intracranial and intra-orbital actinomycosis of odontogenic origin with a unique presentation and route of dissemination. Also, we provide a review of the c...

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Main Authors: G. J. Hötte, M. J. Koudstaal, R. M. Verdijk, M. J. Titulaer, J. F. H. M. Claes, E. M. Strabbing, A. van der Lugt, D. Paridaens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-09-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Actinomycosis
Intracranial infection
Intraorbital infection
Odontogenic origin
Orbital myositis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-019-4408-2

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