Abstract
Actinomycosis is caused by bacilli of the Actinomyces sp. They are Gram-positive, anaerobic or microaerophilic non-spore-forming bacilli. Actinomyces israelii is the most common aetiological agent. A case is reported of primary actinomycosis in the urinary bladder successfully treated with ceftriaxone.
MeSH terms
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Actinomycosis / diagnosis*
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Actinomycosis / drug therapy
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Ceftriaxone / therapeutic use
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Cephalosporins / therapeutic use
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Female
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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Urinary Bladder Diseases / diagnosis
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Urinary Bladder Diseases / drug therapy
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Urinary Bladder Diseases / microbiology*
Substances
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Cephalosporins
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Ceftriaxone