# Deep Tracking Neck Abscesses, Mediastinitis, and Deep Vein Thrombosis Caused by Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans

## TL;DR

This case report highlights a rare infection caused by Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans leading to severe conditions like neck abscess and mediastinitis.

## Contribution

The paper presents a novel clinical case of invasive extra-oral infection caused by Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans.

## Key findings

- Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans can cause deep neck abscess and mediastinitis.
- A 6-week antibiotic treatment was successful in treating the infection.
- Clinicians should consider this organism in cases of invasive extra-oral infections.

## Abstract

This case report describes a novel presentation of
Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans
causing deep neck abscess, mediastinitis, and deep vein thrombosis. Clinicians should be aware that this organism can cause invasive extra‐oral infection. More research is required to define optimal treatment duration; however, our case demonstrates success with 6 weeks of antibiotics.