Case report describes invasive infections from Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, highlighting treatment success with antibiotics.
This case report describes a novel presentation of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans causing deep neck abscess, mediastinitis, and deep vein thrombosis. Clinicians should be aware that this organism can cause invasive extra‐oral infection. More research is required to define optimal treatment duration; however, our case demonstrates success with 6 weeks of antibiotics.
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