Baize G, Cals D, Casin I, Lamarche M, Laufer J, Ortenberg M, Roulaud J P, Texier J, Tournaire J, Velu M
Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofac. 1981;82(6):333-8.
Concerning five observations of cervico-facial actinomycosis in two hospital wards, the authors recall that this pathology, although rare, still exists. It appears as a chronic cellulitis, usually occurring among subjects lacking in dental hygiene. The authors insist on the necessity of asking for a bacteriological test by taking a sample of pus with a pipette to look for the responsible actinomyces. The cure consists in the extracting of the teeth concerned, the removal of the necrosed tissues, a drainage, and an antibiotic treatment based on high doses of Penicilline for about three months.
