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- Abdominal actinomycosis is a rare infection, often misdiagnosed, caused by bacteria normally found in the oral cavity and gut, which can lead to conditions that mimic serious abdominal issues, including cancers.
- A case study of a 59-year-old male with existing health problems showed how he was initially misdiagnosed with appendicitis but was later found to have actinomycosis during surgery.
- The patient received successful treatment through surgery and penicillin, illustrating the need for healthcare providers to consider abdominal actinomycosis when diagnosing abdominal pain and masses.
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