Actinomycotic Osteomyelitis in the Maxilla: A Rare Case Report of Postdengue Complication in Diabetic Patients
Actinomycotic osteomyelitis in the maxilla is a rare complication, particularly in diabetic patients following dengue infection. Actinomycosis, caused by Actinomyces israelii, typically arises in immunocompromised hosts, with dengue-induced immune dysregulation and diabetes contributing to its patho...
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| author | Prashanthi Reddy Ajay Parihar Sujata Tosh Arun Dev Sharma Saloni Agrawal Yashika Kewalramani |
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| description | Actinomycotic osteomyelitis in the maxilla is a rare complication, particularly in diabetic patients following dengue infection. Actinomycosis, caused by Actinomyces israelii, typically arises in immunocompromised hosts, with dengue-induced immune dysregulation and diabetes contributing to its pathogenesis. This case report describes a 42-year-old diabetic male presenting with oroantral communication, loose posterior maxillary teeth, and persistent pus discharge 20 days postdengue. Imaging revealed bone erosion, and histopathology confirmed actinomycosis. The patient underwent partial maxillectomy with antibiotic therapy, leading to full recovery within 6 months. This case emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and tailored treatment in managing rare bacterial infections in vulnerable populations. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a71d6b255a404a4e91faef60ccbbb8a32025-08-20T02:56:37ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsContemporary Clinical Dentistry0976-237X0976-23612025-04-0116214414710.4103/ccd.ccd_215_25Actinomycotic Osteomyelitis in the Maxilla: A Rare Case Report of Postdengue Complication in Diabetic PatientsPrashanthi ReddyAjay PariharSujata ToshArun Dev SharmaSaloni AgrawalYashika KewalramaniActinomycotic osteomyelitis in the maxilla is a rare complication, particularly in diabetic patients following dengue infection. Actinomycosis, caused by Actinomyces israelii, typically arises in immunocompromised hosts, with dengue-induced immune dysregulation and diabetes contributing to its pathogenesis. This case report describes a 42-year-old diabetic male presenting with oroantral communication, loose posterior maxillary teeth, and persistent pus discharge 20 days postdengue. Imaging revealed bone erosion, and histopathology confirmed actinomycosis. The patient underwent partial maxillectomy with antibiotic therapy, leading to full recovery within 6 months. This case emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and tailored treatment in managing rare bacterial infections in vulnerable populations.https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/ccd.ccd_215_25actinomycotic osteomyelitisdenguediabetes |
| spellingShingle | Prashanthi Reddy Ajay Parihar Sujata Tosh Arun Dev Sharma Saloni Agrawal Yashika Kewalramani Actinomycotic Osteomyelitis in the Maxilla: A Rare Case Report of Postdengue Complication in Diabetic Patients Contemporary Clinical Dentistry actinomycotic osteomyelitis dengue diabetes |
| title | Actinomycotic Osteomyelitis in the Maxilla: A Rare Case Report of Postdengue Complication in Diabetic Patients |
| title_full | Actinomycotic Osteomyelitis in the Maxilla: A Rare Case Report of Postdengue Complication in Diabetic Patients |
| title_fullStr | Actinomycotic Osteomyelitis in the Maxilla: A Rare Case Report of Postdengue Complication in Diabetic Patients |
| title_full_unstemmed | Actinomycotic Osteomyelitis in the Maxilla: A Rare Case Report of Postdengue Complication in Diabetic Patients |
| title_short | Actinomycotic Osteomyelitis in the Maxilla: A Rare Case Report of Postdengue Complication in Diabetic Patients |
| title_sort | actinomycotic osteomyelitis in the maxilla a rare case report of postdengue complication in diabetic patients |
| topic | actinomycotic osteomyelitis dengue diabetes |
| url | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/ccd.ccd_215_25 |
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