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What is actinomycosis?
Actinomycosis is an infectious disease of cattle and pigs, characterized by painful abscesses in the mouth, lungs, or gastrointestinal tract.
What has the author Chester Wilson Emmons written?
Chester Wilson Emmons has written: 'Medical mycology' -- subject(s): Medical mycology, Mycoses 'Actinomyces and actinomycosis' -- subject(s): Actinomyces, Actinomycosis
How is a diagnosis of Actinomycosis made?
presence of a red lump with draining sinuses on the head or neck is strongly suggestive of cervicofacial actinomycosis. A recent history of tooth extraction or signs of tooth decay or poor dental hygiene aid in the diagnosis
What is the best method of preventing Actinomycosis?
The best prevention is to maintain good dental hygiene.
Help me find dr specializing in actinomycosis?
You can search the 'net. But your own doctor can probably refer you to one.
What are the symptoms of actinomycosis?
Fever, Weight Loss, Lumps On the Neck or face, Draining Sores On the Skin, Excess Sinus Drainage, Coughing, and Chest Pain.
What causes Actinomycosis?
usually caused by the bacterium Actinomyces israelii. This bacterium is normally present in the mouth but can cause disease if it enters tissues following an injury. Actinomyces israelii is an anaerobic bacterium
How can Actinomycosis be treated?
Surgery is often required to drain the lesion and/or to remove the site of infection. To kill the bacteria, standard therapy has included large doses of penicillin given through a vein daily for two to six weeks
What can be seen in microscopic examination of the fluid draining from the sinuses of Actinomycosis?
shows the characteristic "sulfur Granules" (small yellow colored material in the fluid) produced by Actinomyces israelii. A biopsy may be performed to remove a sample of the infected tissue
What is the medical term for abnormal condition of fungus in the nose?
Mycosis is the general term for any disease caused by a fungus. Some examples of mycoses are histoplasmosis, blastomycosis, candidiasis, ring worm, barber's itch, tinea infections, actinomycosis, mycetoma, sporotrichosis, and aspergillosis.
Actinomycosis?
DefinitionActinomycosis is a long-term (chronic) bacterial infection that commonly affects the face and neck.Alternative NamesLumpy jawCauses, incidence, and risk factorsActinomycosis is usually caused by an anaerobic bacteria called Actinomyces israelii, which is a common and normally not disease-causing (nonpathogenic) organism found in the nose and throat.Because of the bacteria's normal location in the nose and throat, actinomycosis most commonly appears in the face and neck. However, the infection can sometimes occur in the chest (pulmonary actinomycosis), abdomen, pelvis, or other areas of the body. The infection is not contagious.Symptoms occur when the bacteria enters the facial tissues after trauma, surgery, or infection. A common triggering causes is dental abscess or oral surgery. The infection has also been seen in certain women who have had an intrauterine device (IUD) to prevent pregnancy.Once in the tissue, it forms an abscess, producing a hard, red to reddish-purple lump, often on the jaw, from which comes the condition's common name, "lumpy jaw."Eventually, the abscess breaks through the skin surface to produce a draining sinus tract.SymptomsDraining sores in the skin, especially on the chest wall from lung infection with ActinomycesFeverMinimal or no painSwelling or a hard, red to reddish-purple lump on the face or upper neckWeight lossSee also: Neck lumpsSigns and testsCulture of the tissue or fluid shows Actinomycesspecies.Examination of drained fluid under a microscope shows "sulfur granules" in the fluid. They are yellowish granules made of clumped organisms.Examination under a microscope shows the Actinomycesspecies of bacteria.TreatmentTreatment of actinomycosis usually requires antibiotics for several months to a year. Surgical drainage or removal of the lesion may be needed. If the condition is related to an IUD, the device must be removed.Expectations (prognosis)With treatment, you should recover fully.ComplicationsMeningitis can rarely develop from this infection.Calling your health care providerCall your health care provider if you develop any of the symptoms of this disorder. Beginning treatment promptly helps quicken the recovery.PreventionGood oral hygiene and regular dentist visits may help prevent some forms of actinomycosis.ReferencesBrook I. Actinomycosis. In: Goldman L, Ausiello D, eds. Cecil Medicine. 23rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 350.
Can you list some types of bacterial diseases in animals?
Actinomycosis, Bartonellosis, Bordetella, Brusellosis, Campylobacter, Chlamydia, Clostridium, Colilbacillosis, Ehrlichiosis, Helicobacter, Hemobartonella, Lyme, Leptospirosis, Mysobacteria, Mycoplasma, Nocardiosis, Plague, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Salmon Poisoning, Salmonellosis, Streotococcosis, Staphylococcosis, Tularemia, and Tyzzer's Disease.
