Cardiac tamponade due to Actinomyces odontolyticus infection of a dentigerous cyst

A Rare Case of Actinomyces odontolyticus Infection after Injection Laryngoplasty with Deflux

“…Actinomyces are gram-positive, facultative anaerobes that are part of the normal commensal flora of the human oral cavity. Previously, they have been demonstrated to have a low degree of pathogenicity and generally only cause infection if the mucosal barrier has been disrupted [1,2]. In the current case study, we report a patient who developed a unilateral vocal cord abscess due to Actinomyces odontolyticus following injection laryngoplasty.…”

“…Over 30 different species of Actinomyces have been identified [1]. Although generally considered to have a low potential for virulence, previously studies have demonstrated Actinomyces species to be a rare cause of infection when the normal mucosal barrier has been disrupted [1,2].…”