Actinomyces odontolyticus bacteraemia associated with cervical and mediastinal abscesses in an immunocompetent patient: First reported case in Qatar

Abstract

The Actinomyces bacteria are associated with cervicothoracic disease in immunocompromised patients; however, Actinomyces odontolyticus cervical infection with extensive spread to the mediastinum in a previously healthy patient was not reported before in Qatar. The patient underwent drainage of collections in synchrony with intravenous antibiotics and recovered with an excellent outcome.

Keywords

• Actinomyces odontolyticus
• Bacteraemia
• Descending mediastinitis
• Mediastinoscopy
• Parapharyngeal abscess