Pulmonary actinomycosis

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Pulmonary actinomycosis

The objective of therapy is to control the infection, but response is slow. Prolonged therapy with penicillin or a substitute is necessary to ensure a cure. Surgical drainage of the pleural effusion may be necessary to control the infection.

Alternative antibiotics, such as tetracyclines, macrolides, or clindamycin, may be used in patients who cannot take penicillin.

The probable outcome is good after treatment with antibiotics.

• sinus tracts in the neck, face, or chest
• brain abscess
• meningitis
• osteomyelitis
• empyema

Call your health care provider if symptoms of pulmonary actinomycosis develop.

Also call if symptoms worsen or do not improve with treatment, or if new symptoms develop.

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