Disseminated cutaneous Actinomyces bovis infection in an immunocompromised host: case report and review of the literature
Abstract Background Actinomycosis is an uncommon endogenous bacterial infection caused by Actinomyces species, characterized by the development of abscesses, tissue fibrosis, and fistulisation. It remains a diagnostic challenge, due to its similarities with diverse aetiologies’ presentation, such as...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-03-01
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Series: | BMC Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-022-07282-w |