Primary pulmonary actinomycosis: a retrospective analysis of 145 cases in mainland China

Abstract

Pulmonary actinomycosis is a rare bacterial infection and is often misdiagnosed as lung cancer or pulmonary TB. The definitive diagnosis depends on pathology; sulfur granules are suggestive, but not specific. Penicillin G is the standard treatment. The optimal duration of antibiotic treatment merits further investigation.