Actinomyces Odontolyticus Bacteremia

Abstract

We describe two immunosuppressed female patients with fever and Actinomyces odontolyticus bacteremia, a combination documented once previously in an immunocompetent male patient. The patients were treated with doxycycline and clindamycin; these drugs, with β-lactams, are effective treatment for A. odontolyticus infections. Further instances of bacteremia may be expected in immunosuppressed patients.

Keywords

• bacteremia
• actinomycosis
• immunocompromised patients
• opportunistic infections
• Actinomyces odontolyticus
• United States