Actinomycosis Learning Center
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Actinomycosis is a long-term (chronic) bacterial infection that commonly affects the face and neck. |
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Symptoms
Draining sores in the skin, especially on the chest wall from lung infection with Actinomyces; Fever; Minimal or no p...
Causes
Actinomycosis is usually caused by an anaerobic bacteria called Actinomyces israelii, which is a common and normally ...
Tests
Culture of the tissue or fluid shows Actinomyces species; Examination of drained fluid under a microscope shows "sulf...
Treatments
Treatment of actinomycosis usually requires antibiotics for several months to a year. Surgical drainage of the lesion...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you develop any of the symptoms of this disorder. Beginning treatment promptly help...
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