Actinomycosis epidemiology and demographics
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
There is a greater disease incidence in males between the ages of 20 and 60 years than in females.[1] Before antibiotic treatments became available, the incidence in the Netherlands and Germany was 1 per 100,000 people/year. Incidence in the U.S. in the 1970s was 1 per 300,000 people/year, while in Germany in 1984, it was estimated to be 1 per 40,000 people/year.[1] The use of intrauterine devices (IUDs) has increased incidence of genitourinary actinomycosis in females. Incidence of oral actinomycosis, which is harder to diagnose, has increased.[1]
Epidemiology and Demographics
Incidence
- Actinomycosis is a rare disease.
- Its incidence had been declined due the advent of widespread use of antibiotics following dental surgeries.
- In 1970, its annual incidence was estimated to be 1 per 300,000.
Age
Actinomycosis commonly found between 4th to 6th decade of life and very rare in infants and children
Gender
Males are more commonly affected by actinomycosis than females.
References
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