Nonresolving pneumonia

Fayez Kheir; Tamim Hamdi; Walid Khayr; Shadi Latta

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Nonresolving pneumonia

Fayez Kheir, Tamim Hamdi, Walid Khayr, Shadi Latta

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A 58-year-old man admitted for evaluation of weight loss and dry cough. Initially, he was diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia. Despite receiving antibiotics, his clinical status deteriorated and was intubated. Fiber optic bronchoscopy revealed a significant amount of mucopurulent secretions. Bronchoalveolar lavage showed marked amount of sulfur granules identified on stain. Microbiology culture was compatible with Actinomyces israelii. Pulmonary actinomycosis is a rare but important and challenging diagnosis to make. It presents with wide spectrum of clinical and radiologic characteristics. Failure to recognize the disease early may result in drastic complications.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	e177-e179
Journal	American Journal of Therapeutics
Volume	18
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/MJT.0b013e3181d10a93
State	Published - Sep 1 2011

Keywords

bilateral lung infiltrates
dry cough
pulmonary actinomycosis
weight loss

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Pharmacology
Pharmacology (medical)

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