Actinomyces infection of the mastoid: a rare entity
A rare case of mastoid infection caused by actinomyces israelii is presented. This patient underwent exploratory mastoidectomy followed by long term oral pencillin. She responded well to the treatment and has been asymptomatic on follow up to date.
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Malaysian Medical Association
2004
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| Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/12923/ http://www.e-mjm.org/2004/v59n5/Actinomyces_Infection.pdf |
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| Summary: | A rare case of mastoid infection caused by actinomyces israelii is presented. This patient underwent exploratory mastoidectomy followed by long term oral pencillin. She responded well to the treatment and has been asymptomatic on follow up to date. |
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