Infections due to Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans

Three cases are described which show the typical range of infections which may be caused by Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans . namely an actinomycosis-like infection. a prosthetic cardiac valve endocarditrs and a post-traumatic soft-tissue infection. Cultural studies are detailed. and a short review of the disease-producing potential of this organism and its treatment is presented.