Primary actinomycosis of the urinary bladder

Scand J Infect Dis. 2000;32(3):330-1. doi: 10.1080/00365540050166054.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Actinomycosis / diagnosis*
  • Actinomycosis / drug therapy
  • Ceftriaxone / therapeutic use
  • Cephalosporins / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Urinary Bladder Diseases / diagnosis
  • Urinary Bladder Diseases / drug therapy
  • Urinary Bladder Diseases / microbiology*

Substances

  • Cephalosporins
  • Ceftriaxone