ArticleAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2022
Case of maxillary actinomycotic osteomyelitis, a rare post COVID complication-case report.
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- A recurrent OKC infected with actinomyces.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Unveiling the Oral Lesions, Dysgeusia and Osteonecrosis Related to COVID-19: A Comprehensive Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Diagnostic Challenges in the Detection of Actinomycotic Osteomyelitis of the Mandible: A Case Report.Case reports in dentistry · 2025Article
- Impact of COVID-19 Disease on the Development of Osteomyelitis of Jaws: A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Clinical Features of Actinomycosis in Older Adults: A 10-Year Experience of a Single Institute in Beijing, China.Cureus · 2024Article
- Extensive Sequestration Chronic Maxillary Osteomyelitis in an Uncontrolled Diabetic Patient: Comprehensive Case Management of a Rare Entity.European journal of dentistry · 2024Article
- Coexistence of COVID-19, Pseudomonas, and thoracic actinomycosis in a cystic bronchiectasis case.BMC infectious diseases · 2023Article
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- [Craniofacial osteomyelitis in a patient with systemic involvement: a case report].Revista cientifica odontologica (Universidad Cientifica del Sur)Article
- Actinomycotic Sinomaxillary Infection in a COVID-19 Patient: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.Journal of investigative medicine high impact case reportsReview
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Abstract
Introduction: and Importance: Maxillary actinomycosis is a persistent, very rare disease produced by Actinomyces species which may include only soft tissue or bone or the two together. Actinomycotic osteomyelitis of maxilla is very infrequent when compared to mandible. Case presentation: Here we are conferring a case of an elderly male patient who had history of COVID-19 infection 4 months ago, with constant complaint of non-remitting vague pain in the region of maxilla with tooth loosening and extractions. He was given a provisional diagnosis of chronic osteomyelitis of maxilla which was later on proved by histopathology as actinomycotic osteomyelitis. Clinical discussion: A saprophytic fungus causes mucor mycosis, and it is quite unusual. Strawberry gingivitis is one of the signs and symptoms. Mucormycosis and post-covid oral maxillofacial problems can be improved with early diagnosis. Oral Mucormycosis should be suspected in individuals with weakened immune systems, uncontrolled diabetes or post-covid instances. Surgery and adequate antibiotic treatment are necessary to treat actinomycosis. Infection may return after a period of inactivity, so long-term follow-up is necessary. Conclusion: We conclude a positive causal association between COVID-19 and actinomycosis. Maxillary osteomyelitis, a very rare infection, and in our case, the causative organism was Actinomyces Patients who have been infected should be tested for Actinomycin, which may masquerade as a head and neck illness.
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