Siu-Jun Chew, Kelly Bb Low, Chia-Yin Chong, Matthias Maiwald, Koh-Cheng Thoon, Rina Yl Ong, Chee-Fu Yung, Jiahui Li, Karen D Nadua, Kai-Qian Kam, Henry Kk Tan, Derrick Wq Lian, Leon Yr Tan, Natalie Wh Tan
AIM: Actinomycosis is a rare subacute to chronic granulomatous infection which can mimic other infectious or malignant diseases. This study examined the epidemiology and treatment outcome of actinomycosis in children. METHODS: A retrospective study on children admitted for actinomycosis in a tertiary paediatric hospital in Singapore, from January 2004 to December 2020. Clinical profile, therapeutic interventions and outcomes were examined. RESULTS: A total of 10 patients were identified; 7 were female...
April 5, 2023: Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health