Actinomycosis
Actinomycosis | |
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A patient with Actinomycosis on the right side of the face. | |
ICD-10 | A42 |
ICD-9 | 039 |
DiseasesDB | 145 |
MeSH | D000196 |
Actinomycosis Microchapters |
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Actinomycosis On the Web |
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Actinomycosis |
This page is about clinical aspects of the disease. For microbiologic aspects of the causative organism(s), see Actinomyces israelii.
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: Actinomyces infection; Actinomyces israelii infection; Lumpy jaw;
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 | X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Acknowledgements
The content on this page was first contributed by: Dr. Steve Wiviott