Two cases of Actinomyces pyogenes infection in humans

Few confirmed human cases of Actinomyces pyogenes infection have been reported partly because of inadequate identification of this bacterium. In this study, two new cases are reported with emphasis on the characteristics which are relevant for identification of the isolates. A review of previously r...

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Published in:	European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases Vol. 12; no. 1; pp. 55 - 57
Main Authors:	DRANCOURT, M, OULES, O, BOUCHE, V, PELOUX, Y
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Berlin Springer 1993
Subjects:	Abscess - microbiology Actinomyces - classification Actinomyces - isolation & purification Actinomyces pyogenes Actinomycosis - microbiology Aged Aged, 80 and over Bacterial diseases Biological and medical sciences Foot Ulcer - microbiology Human bacterial diseases Humans Infectious diseases Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Miscellaneous Staphylococcal infections, streptococcal infections, pneumococcal infections Human Skin disease Actinomycetaceae Abscess Bibliographic survey Actinomyces pyogenes Actinomycetales Case study Infection Bacteriosis Bacteria Actinomycetes Soft tissue
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Summary:	Few confirmed human cases of Actinomyces pyogenes infection have been reported partly because of inadequate identification of this bacterium. In this study, two new cases are reported with emphasis on the characteristics which are relevant for identification of the isolates. A review of previously reported cases is presented.
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ISSN:	0934-9723 1435-4373
DOI:	10.1007/BF01997060