A Premature Infant With Neonatal Actinomyces odontolyticus Sepsis

J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2021 Apr 30;10(4):533-535. doi: 10.1093/jpids/piaa121.

Abstract

We describe the presentation, diagnosis and management of a premature newborn with Actinomyces odontolyticus bacteremia; this is the first case report of neonatal sepsis secondary to this bacteria. Maternal dental infection was the likely source of the pathogen. The outcome was favorable, with good response to antimicrobial therapy with ampicillin/amoxicillin.

Keywords: actinomyces; bacteremia; neonatal sepsis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Actinomyces
  • Ampicillin / therapeutic use
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature
  • Neonatal Sepsis* / diagnosis
  • Neonatal Sepsis* / drug therapy
  • Sepsis* / diagnosis
  • Sepsis* / drug therapy

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Ampicillin