International Journal of Medical Laboratory Research (IJMLR)

UNUSUAL CASE OF ABDOMINOPELVIC ACTINOMYCES ASSOCIATED WITH ACTINOMYCES TURICENSIS IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE.

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Sathesini Priya A.S, Vithiya G, Ramesh A, Rajendran T, Srividhya M

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ABSTRACT:

Background Actinomyces turicensis are branching, filamentous gram positive, non-sporing bacilli which belongs to the Phylum Actinobacteria and Order Actinomycetales and are indigenous microbiota, particularly the gastrointestinal and genitourinary system. Actinomycosis caused by Actinomyces species is a chronic granulomatous infection which can be thoracic, orocervicofacial and abdominopelvic forms. Case We present an unusual manifestation of Abdominal actinomyces due to Actinomyces turicensis which presented in an established case of chronic kidney disease and systemic hypertension. Conclusion This case highlights the rare involvement of Actinomyces turicensis in abdominal actinomycosis and emphazises the need for clinical awareness, especially in patients with significant comorbidities such as chronic kidney disease.

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Keywords: Actinomyces turicensis, Abdominal actinomyces, chronic kidney disease.

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