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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
== Pathophysiology== | == Pathophysiology== | ||
*Actinomycosis is caused by the bacteria [[Actinomyces]] which is a normal commensal of the human oral cavity. | *Actinomycosis is caused by the bacteria [[Actinomyces]] which is a normal commensal of the human oral cavity but less common in the female genital tract and lower gastrointestinal tract. | ||
*The most frequent manifestation of actinomycosis is cervicofacial actinomycosis. This infection occurs mostly from dental manipulation, dental caries, or oromaxillofacial trauma. | *The most frequent manifestation of actinomycosis is cervicofacial actinomycosis. This infection occurs mostly from dental manipulation, dental caries, or oromaxillofacial trauma. | ||
*The common clinical forms of are: | *The common clinical forms of are: | ||
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:*Pediatric actinomycosis | :*Pediatric actinomycosis | ||
:*Opthalmological actinomycosis | :*Opthalmological actinomycosis | ||
*[[Actinomyces]] is usually | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
Pathophysiology
- Actinomycosis is caused by the bacteria Actinomyces which is a normal commensal of the human oral cavity but less common in the female genital tract and lower gastrointestinal tract.
- The most frequent manifestation of actinomycosis is cervicofacial actinomycosis. This infection occurs mostly from dental manipulation, dental caries, or oromaxillofacial trauma.
- The common clinical forms of are:
- Cervicofacial actinomycosis (lumpy jaw)
- Thoracic actinomycosis
- Abdominal actinomycosis
- Pelvic actinomycosis
- Dermatologic actinomycosis
- Pediatric actinomycosis
- Opthalmological actinomycosis
- Actinomyces is usually
References
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