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. 1973 Jan;28(1):73-85.
doi: 10.1136/thx.28.1.73.

Thoracic actinomycosis

P R Slade, B V Slesser, J Southgate

Thoracic actinomycosis

P R Slade et al. Thorax. 1973 Jan.

Abstract

Six cases of pulmonary infection with Actinomyces Israeli and one case of infection with Nocardia asteroides are described. The incidence of thoracic actinomycosis has declined recently and the classical presentation with chronic discharging sinuses is now uncommon. The cases described illustrate some of the forms which the disease may take. Actinomycotic infection has been noted, not infrequently, to co-exist with bronchial carcinoma and a case illustrating this association is described. Sputum cytology as practised for the diagnosis of bronchial carcinoma has helped to identify the fungi in the sputum. Treatment is discussed, particularly the possible use of oral antibiotics rather than penicillin by injection.

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