Infective endocarditis due to Actinomyces neuii

Scand J Infect Dis. 2007;39(2):180-3. doi: 10.1080/00365540600802007.

Abstract

Actinomyces endocarditis is very rare. At present the only Actinomyces species identified causing endocarditis are A. israelii, A. bovis, A. viscosus, A. pyogenes, A. meyeri and A. funkei. We here report the first case of endocarditis caused by Actinomyces neuii.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Actinomyces / classification*
  • Actinomycosis / diagnosis*
  • Actinomycosis / therapy
  • Aged
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / microbiology*
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents