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Actinomycosis is a slowly progressive infection caused by anaerobic bacteria, primarily from the genus Actinomyces. Primary actinomycosis of the breast is rare and presents as a mass like density which can mimic malignancy. Mammography, ultrasonography and histopathologic examination is required for diagnosis. Treatment should consist of high doses of antibacterials for a prolonged period of time...
A review was performed to determine clinical aspects and diagnostic tools for chronic Q fever. We present a Dutch guideline based on literature and clinical experience with chronic Q fever patients in The Netherlands so far. In this guideline diagnosis is categorized as proven, possible or probable chronic infection based on serology, PCR, clinical symptoms, risk factors and diagnostic imaging.
The molecular epidemiology of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in cystic fibrosis (CF) siblings was analysed by DNA fingerprinting using arbitrary primed polymerase chain reaction. A total of 306 strains collected from six pairs of siblings over a period of 20-126 months (median 64) was studied. Fifty-four different P. aeruginosa genotypes were recognized. Two out of six pairs of siblings were ultimately...
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