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Actinomyces infection related with maxillary sinus
Abstract
Actinomyces are anaerobic Gram-positive prokaryotic bacteria belonging to the family Actinomyceataceae. They can be found in calculus, periodontal pockets, carious lesions, oral mucosal surfaces, upper respiratory tract, gastrointestinal, and female genital mucosa. Approximately 55-60 % of actinomycotic infections in human are originated cervicofacial region. A. israelii is the main species responsible for the human disease. Actinomycosis involving the maxilla usually is seen as a localized intraoral infection in contrast to classical cervicofacial actinomycosis. Formation of draining sinuses, local swelling, and pain are the most common presenting symptoms. We report a case of actinomyces infection that was localized maxillary molar tooth and association with maxillary sinus in a 39 years old woman. After seven days antibiotic therapy surgical curettage therapy was performed to patient. During monthly recalls for 3 months no recurrence was noted and the infected area has been healed completely.
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Details
Primary Language
Turkish
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
May 1, 2013
Submission Date
December 19, 2011
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 1970 Volume: 16 Number: 2