How long do you typically treat mixed infections involving Actinomyces such as empyema or abdominal abscesses when adequate source control has been achieved?
Answer from: at Academic Institution
In cases like this, shorter course of treatment can be given. In a case where there is no concern for residual mass, invasive disease or fistulous disease, treatment can be anywhere from 2 to 6 weeks. I would generally recommend at least 3 weeks for an empyema with Actinomyces as the cause provided ...