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Chapter 158 :: Actinomycosis, Nocardiosis, and Actinomycetoma Flashcards

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Most common agent of the ACTINOMYCOSIS

A

Actinomyces israelii

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Most common agent of NOCARDIOSIS

Sporotrichoid, cellulitis, abscesses

Extremities (upper > lower)

A

Nocardia brasiliensis

Nocardia asteroides

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Most common agent of the ACTINOMYCETOMA

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Nocardia brasiliensis

Actinomadura madurae

Actinomadura pelletieri

Streptomyces somaliensis

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Most common agent of the BOTRYOMYCOSIS

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Staphylococcus aureus

Escherichia coli

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

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treatment of actinomycosis

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penicillin G, 18 to 24 million units IV for 2 to 6 weeks, followed by oral penicillin or amoxicillin, to be given for 6 to 12 months

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treatment of choice in actinomycetoma

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diaminodiphenylsulfone (Dapsone) 100 to 200 mg/day (3 to 5 mg/kg) plus TMP-SMX 160/800 mg twice a day for several months in initial cases; the treatment should continue for up to 2 years

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