A case report: Navigating chronic Actinomyces (“Madura foot”) infection in a 36-year-old patient - A surgical dilemma and long-term strategy

Actinomyces infections are rare but can lead to severe complications if not promptly diagnosed and treated. We present a case of a 36-year-old male from Yemen who developed an Actinomyces infection in his right foot. Despite initial antibiotic treatment, the infection persisted, necessitating surgic...

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Published in:	Foot & ankle surgery (New York, N.Y.) Vol. 4; no. 3; p. 100392
Main Authors:	Khalil, Beshoy W., Shafik, Emanoil, Cuomo, Joseph D., Akri, Abdelhafid El, Shah, Sagar, Habib, Henry
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier Inc 2024 Elsevier
Subjects:	Actinomyces infection Antibiotic treatment Debridement Foot Yemen Actinomyces infection Antibiotic treatment Debridement Foot Yemen
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Summary:	Actinomyces infections are rare but can lead to severe complications if not promptly diagnosed and treated. We present a case of a 36-year-old male from Yemen who developed an Actinomyces infection in his right foot. Despite initial antibiotic treatment, the infection persisted, necessitating surgical intervention twice. This case underscores the importance of considering Actinomyces infections in patients with chronic non-healing wounds, particularly in regions where such infections are prevalent.
ISSN:	2667-3967 2667-3967
DOI:	10.1016/j.fastrc.2024.100392