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{{Actinomycosis}} | {{Actinomycosis}} | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The diagnosis of | The diagnosis of [[actinomycosis]] can be confirmed by either a positive [[Bacterial cultures|bacterial culture]] or by [[Histopathology|histopathological identification.]] | ||
==Laboratory findings== | ==Laboratory findings== | ||
The gold standard for diagnosing actinomycosis is histological examination and bacterial culture.Other laboratory findings are non-specific and include<ref name="pmid18164641">{{cite journal |vauthors=Acevedo F, Baudrand R, Letelier LM, Gaete P |title=Actinomycosis: a great pretender. Case reports of unusual presentations and a review of the literature |journal=Int. J. Infect. Dis. |volume=12 |issue=4 |pages=358–62 |year=2008 |pmid=18164641 |doi=10.1016/j.ijid.2007.10.006 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid28130291">{{cite journal |vauthors=Mani RK, Mishra V, Singh PK, Pradhan D |title=Pulmonary actinomycosis: a clinical surprise! |journal=BMJ Case Rep |volume=2017 |issue= |pages= |year=2017 |pmid=28130291 |doi=10.1136/bcr-2016-218959 |url=}}</ref> | The [[Gold standard (test)|gold standard]] for diagnosing actinomycosis is the [[histological]] examination and [[Microbiological culture|bacterial culture]]. Other laboratory findings are non-specific and include<ref name="pmid18164641">{{cite journal |vauthors=Acevedo F, Baudrand R, Letelier LM, Gaete P |title=Actinomycosis: a great pretender. Case reports of unusual presentations and a review of the literature |journal=Int. J. Infect. Dis. |volume=12 |issue=4 |pages=358–62 |year=2008 |pmid=18164641 |doi=10.1016/j.ijid.2007.10.006 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid28130291">{{cite journal |vauthors=Mani RK, Mishra V, Singh PK, Pradhan D |title=Pulmonary actinomycosis: a clinical surprise! |journal=BMJ Case Rep |volume=2017 |issue= |pages= |year=2017 |pmid=28130291 |doi=10.1136/bcr-2016-218959 |url=}}</ref> | ||
===CBC=== | ===CBC=== | ||
*Anemia with mild leucocytosis | *[[Anemia]] with mild [[leucocytosis]] | ||
*Elevated ESR, and CRP | *Elevated [[ESR|ESR,]] and [[C-reactive protein|CRP]] | ||
*Elevated | *Elevated [[alkaline phosphatase]] in [[hepatic]] actinomycosis | ||
===Culture=== | ===Culture=== | ||
*The isolation and identification of Actinomyces can confirm a diagnosis of Actinomycosis. | *The isolation and identification of [[Actinomyces]] can confirm a diagnosis of [[Actinomycosis|actinomycosis.]] | ||
* | *Common clinical specimens employed in isolation are samples of [[pus]] from [[infected]] [[tissue]]. | ||
*Cultures are positive between the 7th and 21st day when grown anaerobically at | *Cultures are positive between the 7th and 21st day when grown [[Anaerobic organism|anaerobically]] at 37°C. | ||
===Histopathology=== | ===Histopathology=== | ||
*Gram-positive | Findings on microscopy that are supportive for diagnosing actinomycosis include: | ||
*Filamentous organisms | *[[Gram-positive]] | ||
*Sulfur granules | *Filamentous [[organisms]] | ||
*Sulfur [[granules]] | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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[[Category:Bacterial diseases]] | [[Category:Bacterial diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Disease]] | [[Category:Disease]] | ||
[[Category:Overview complete]] | [[Category:Overview complete]] | ||
[[Category:Dermatology]] | [[Category:Dermatology]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Jesus Rosario Hernandez, M.D. [2]Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [3]
Overview
The diagnosis of actinomycosis can be confirmed by either a positive bacterial culture or by histopathological identification.
Laboratory findings
The gold standard for diagnosing actinomycosis is the histological examination and bacterial culture. Other laboratory findings are non-specific and include[1][2]
CBC
- Anemia with mild leucocytosis
- Elevated ESR, and CRP
- Elevated alkaline phosphatase in hepatic actinomycosis
Culture
- The isolation and identification of Actinomyces can confirm a diagnosis of actinomycosis.
- Common clinical specimens employed in isolation are samples of pus from infected tissue.
- Cultures are positive between the 7th and 21st day when grown anaerobically at 37°C.
Histopathology
Findings on microscopy that are supportive for diagnosing actinomycosis include:
- Gram-positive
- Filamentous organisms
- Sulfur granules
Gallery
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Actinomycosis Microchapters |
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Diagnosis |
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Treatment |
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Actinomycosis laboratory tests On the Web |
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American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Actinomycosis laboratory tests |
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Risk calculators and risk factors for Actinomycosis laboratory tests |
References
- ↑ Acevedo F, Baudrand R, Letelier LM, Gaete P (2008). "Actinomycosis: a great pretender. Case reports of unusual presentations and a review of the literature". Int. J. Infect. Dis. 12 (4): 358–62. doi:10.1016/j.ijid.2007.10.006. PMID 18164641.
- ↑ Mani RK, Mishra V, Singh PK, Pradhan D (2017). "Pulmonary actinomycosis: a clinical surprise!". BMJ Case Rep. 2017. doi:10.1136/bcr-2016-218959. PMID 28130291.
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 3.21 3.22 3.23 3.24 3.25 3.26 3.27 3.28 "Public Health Image Library (PHIL)".
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