What is Actinomycotic cystitis?

What is Actinomycotic cystitis?

Abstract. Actinomycosis of the urinary bladder is a rare anaerobic bacterial infection caused by Actinomyces isrealii. Initial diagnosis is often difficult and this disease is easily misdiagnosed as a urothelial or urachal tumour. The definitive diagnosis is usually made postoperatively via tissue pathology.

How do you treat Actinomyces?

In most cases of actinomycosis, antimicrobial therapy is the only treatment required, although surgery can be adjunctive in selected cases. Penicillin G is the drug of choice for treating infections caused by actinomycetes. Parenteral antibiotics are administered initially via PICC line, with transition to oral agents.

What antibiotic covers Actinomyces?

Preferred regimens — We generally suggest high-dose penicillin for actinomycosis [1-3]. Reasonable alternatives include ceftriaxone and amoxicillin.

What are the symptoms of Actinomyces?

Symptoms may include any of the following:

• Draining sores in the skin, especially on the chest wall from lung infection with actinomyces.
• Fever.
• Mild or no pain.
• Swelling or a hard, red to reddish-purple lump on the face or upper neck.
• Weight loss.

What is the ICD 10 code for Actinomycotic cystitis?

A42. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM A42.

Is actinomycosis painful?

The lump itself isn’t typically painful. However, it can result in a painful skin abscess that first appears as a reddish bruise at the site. Actinomycosis can also cause muscle spasms in the jaw or a “locked jaw.” If this happens, the mouth cannot open in a normal way.

What are the risk factors for actinomycosis?

Around 60% of infections are cervicofacial and described as “lumpy jaw syndrome.” The predisposing risk factors for cervicofacial infection include infection in erupting teeth, dental caries, gingivitis, and dental extraction, diabetes, alcohol use disorder, malnutrition, and malignancy.

Is actinomycosis serious?

Actinomycosis is a rare type of bacterial infection. It can be very serious but can usually be cured with antibiotics.