Actinomycosis

Definition:

Actinomycosis is an uncommon chronic granulomatous infection caused by several members of the order Actinomycetales, most notably, Actinomyces israelii. Additional species that are established but less common causes of actinomycosis include A. naeslundii/viscosus complex, A. odontolyticus, A. meyeri and A. gerencseriae.

References:

[1]. Orhan Yildiz, et al. Actinomycoses and Nocardia pulmonary infections. Curr Opin Pulm Med. 2006 May;12(3):228-34. [Content Brief]

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