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Recurrent Diverticulitis Complicated by Actinomyces turicensis Abscess

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT Actinomyces turicensis is an uncommon cause of intra-abdominal infection. We present a patient with diverticulitis complicated by A. turicensis abscess formation. Our patient required multiple admissions and a prolonged course of antibiotics. To our knowledge, this case represents the first instance of A. turicensis complicating diverticular disease. This case highlights the challenges in managing Actinomycotic infections and will hopefully prompt clinicians to consider atypical pathogens in other cases of refractory diverticulitis.

Source: ACG Case Reports Journal

DOI: 10.14309/crj.0000000000001658

Authors: Akash Patel, Sujata Bhushan

Institution: The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Diverticular Disease and Complications

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409335269

FWCI: 0.892

Cites: 12

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10