Actinomycosis laboratory tests

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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]

Laboratory findings

The gold standard for diagnosing actinomycosis is histological examination and bacterial culture.

CBC

Findings are non-specific and include

• 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.
• The most common clinical specimens employed in isolation are samples of pus, tissue, or sulphur granules
• Cultures are positive between the 7th and 21st day when grown anaerobically at 37C.

Histopathology

• Demonstration of gram positive filamentous organisms and sulphur granules on histological examination is strongly supportive of a diagnosis of actinomycosis.
• Although the presence of sulphur granules is helpful in making the diagnosis, they are not always recovered in culture confirmed cases of actinomycosis.

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Actinomycosis Microchapters
Home
Patient Information
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Actinomycosis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Electrocardiogram
Chest X Ray
CT
MRI
Echocardiography or Ultrasound
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Actinomycosis laboratory tests On the Web
Most recent articles
cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
Powerpoint slides
Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Actinomycosis laboratory tests All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Actinomycosis laboratory tests
CDC on Actinomycosis laboratory tests
Actinomycosis laboratory tests in the news
Blogs on Actinomycosis laboratory tests
to Hospitals Treating Actinomycosis
Risk calculators and risk factors for Actinomycosis laboratory tests

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