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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Main Authors: Flávia Cunha, David Lopes Sousa, Luís Trindade, Vítor Duque
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-03-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-022-07282-w