Paediatric actinomycosis: A 16-year, single-institution retrospective review of cases.

Siu-Jun ChewKelly Bb Low Chia Yin Chong Matthias MaiwaldKoh-Cheng ThoonRina Yl OngChee-Fu YungJiahui LiKaren D NaduaKai-Qian KamHenry Kk TanDerrick Wq LianLeon Yr TanNatalie Woon Hui Tan

Published in: Journal of paediatrics and child health (2023)

Paediatric actinomycosis was rare in our 16-year review, but had a high complication rate. It can occur in immunocompetent patients, and dental infection was the predominant risk factor identified. Prognosis was excellent after surgical intervention and appropriate antimicrobial therapy.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
intensive care unit
emergency department
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
randomized controlled trial
risk factors
prognostic factors
staphylococcus aureus
stem cells
peritoneal dialysis
cell therapy
mesenchymal stem cells