2015
DOI: 10.5546/aap.2015.e345
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Actinomicosis torácica: presentación de un caso

Abstract: Arch Argent Pediatr 2015;113(6):e345-e348 / e345Presentación de casos clínicos RESUMEN La actinomicosis es una enfermedad producida por bacterias del género Actinomyces. La forma torácica representa el 30% de los casos. La evolución es habitualmente crónica, con clínica variable. Se presenta una niña de 11 años de edad con tumefacción subescapular derecha de un mes de evolución, asociada a fiebre, hiporexia y pérdida de peso. Se diagnosticó actinomicosis torácica producida por Actinomyces meyeri. Recibió trata… Show more

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“…The clinical and epidemiologic picture suggested TB, except for the fact that Mycobacterium tuberculosis does not invade across tissue planes as actinomyces and Nocardia do. The thoracic form is also associated with neurological or alcoholic disorders [4].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The clinical and epidemiologic picture suggested TB, except for the fact that Mycobacterium tuberculosis does not invade across tissue planes as actinomyces and Nocardia do. The thoracic form is also associated with neurological or alcoholic disorders [4].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%