• The most common clinical forms of actinomycosis are cervicofacial (ie, lumpy jaw), thoracic, and abdominal. (medscape.com)
  • Thoracic actinomycosis accounts for 15-20% of cases. (medscape.com)
  • Occasionally, thoracic actinomycosis results from the introduction of organisms via esophageal perforation, by direct spread from an actinomycotic process of the neck or abdomen, or via hematogenous spread from a distant lesion. (medscape.com)
  • Thoracic actinomycosis commonly presents as a pulmonary infiltrate or mass, which, if left untreated, can spread to involve the pleura, pericardium, and chest wall, ultimately leading to the formation of sinuses that discharge sulfur granules. (medscape.com)
  • Useful in moderately severe to severe forms of cervicofacial and thoracic actinomycosis. (medscape.com)
  • Cases of other less common etiologies: pulmonary amoebiasis, antiphospholipid syndrome, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, thoracic actinomycosis, invasive epidermoid carcinoma, cutaneous polyarteritis, and merkel cell carcinoma [4-10] have also been reported. (escholarship.org)
  • Thoracic actinomycosis is a rare bacterial infection that primarily affects the thoracic (chest) region. (thesecretsofmedicine.com)
  • Thoracic actinomycosis usually presents as a chronic, slowly progressing infection. (thesecretsofmedicine.com)
  • Thoracic actinomycosis can lead to the formation of fistulas or sinuses that may drain pus through the chest wall. (thesecretsofmedicine.com)
  • Diagnosis of thoracic actinomycosis typically involves a combination of clinical findings, radiological imaging, and microbiological studies. (thesecretsofmedicine.com)
  • Treatment of thoracic actinomycosis involves prolonged courses of antibiotics, typically with penicillin or other beta-lactam antibiotics. (thesecretsofmedicine.com)
  • Thoracic actinomycosis is a relatively rare condition, but early and appropriate treatment is essential for a successful outcome. (thesecretsofmedicine.com)
  • If you suspect you may have thoracic actinomycosis or have concerning respiratory symptoms, it is important to seek medical attention for a proper evaluation and diagnosis. (thesecretsofmedicine.com)
  • Cervicofacial actinomycosis is the most common type of the infection, comprising 50-70% of reported cases. (medscape.com)
  • Cervicofacial actinomycosis is characterized in the initial stages by soft-tissue swelling of the perimandibular area. (medscape.com)
  • Vandeplas C, Politis C, Van Eldere J, Hauben E. Cervicofacial actinomycosis following third molar removal: case-series and review. (medscape.com)
  • Cervicofacial Actinomycosis: Diagnosis and Management. (medscape.com)
  • 6 mo) has been reported, especially in cervicofacial actinomycosis. (medscape.com)
  • Cervicofacial actinomycosis or "lumpy jaw syndrome" - the chronic, suppurative granulomatous disease caused by Actinomyces spp. (bvsalud.org)
  • The aim of this narrative review is to succinctly summarize the current advances regarding the microbiological, clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of cervicofacial actinomycosis, in addition to the roles of Actinomyces species and ALOs as members of the oral microbiota and in dental biofilm, in other dental infections (caries, root canal infection, periapical infection, periodontitis) and osteonecrosis of the jaw, in the context of recent taxonomic changes affecting the genus. (bvsalud.org)
  • Actinomycosis, or lumpy jaw, a disease common in animals but rare in humans, may be caused by bacteria of the Actinomyces species or by other anaerobic pathogens. (okhbot.com)
  • If the actinomycosis is recognized early, cervicofacial infection has a good prognosis with the use of antibiotics alone. (medscape.com)
  • Early treatment with antibiotics and surgical drainage can prevent further complications. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Actinomycosis is a subacute-to-chronic bacterial infection caused by filamentous, gram-positive, non-acid-fast, anaerobic-to-microaerophilic bacteria. (medscape.com)
  • Complications reported due to these foreign objects include pain, swelling, infection, recurrent abscesses and chronic maxillary sinusitis of dental origin 2 . (djigims.com)
  • Actinomycosis is a chronic granulomatous infection that commonly occurs in the cervicofacial region. (medscape.com)
  • The authors report a case of facial actinomycosis, which mimicked a cutaneous tumor both clinically and surgically in a 44-year-old woman with chronic renal failure and Hepatitis C viral infection. (medscape.com)
  • The authors describe an unusual case of a 44-year-old woman with chronic renal failure and Hepatitis C viral (HCV) infection having primary cutaneous actinomycosis (PCA) of the left cheek. (medscape.com)
  • Osteomyelitis is a serious complication of chronic wounds and necrotizing faciitis and is a distinctive feature of Wagner Grade 3 diabetic ulcers. (okhbot.com)
  • CPI was defined as pulmonary tuberculosis, non-tuberculous mycobacterial pulmonary disease, chronic pulmonary aspergillosis, or pulmonary actinomycosis. (e-crt.org)
  • Due to non-specific nature of clinical and radiological presentations, the diagnosis of pulmonary actinomycosis can often be challenging. (casestudiesjournal.com)
  • Subsequent fiberoptic bronchoscopy and histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of endobronchial foreign body associated with actinomycosis. (casestudiesjournal.com)
  • The treatment and diagnosis of the high localized perianal abscess as well as complications due to incorrect treatment such as Fournier syndrome are presented. (czytelniamedyczna.pl)
  • Most of the cases previously reported were due to tuberculosis, pneumococcus or actinomycosis, with only a few cases being due to Staphylococcus aureus, as in this case. (ox.ac.uk)
  • However, in some cases actinomycosis can be locally destructive and progress to generalized infections, causing complications including abscess formation with risk of rupture, fistula formation, or spread to neighboring and distant organs. (medscape.com)
  • Besides this, actinomycosis and other rare infections could also result in holes in the mouth. (smilesongreatwood.com)
  • Complications include infections, nonhealing bone fractures, and amputation. (okhbot.com)
  • are more likely when infections are complications of prior intra-abdominal operations or procedures. (hopkinsguides.com)
  • The characteristic lesion of actinomycosis is an indurated area of multiple, small, communicating abscesses surrounded by granulation tissue. (merckmanuals.com)
  • Hare H, Tiwari P, Baluch A, Greene J. Infectious Complications of DiGeorge Syndrome in the Setting of Malignancy. (moffitt.org)
  • As it damages both cancer cells and surrounding normal cells, RT impairs anatomic barrier and immune response, which may cause infectious complications [ 4 , 5 ]. (e-crt.org)
  • Empyema due to actinomycosis is relatively rare and can be difficult to diagnose as the presenting symptoms may be indolent and the micro-organism may be difficult to culture. (bvsalud.org)
  • Surgical intervention is imperative as there can be life threatening complications like malignancy and sepsis. (org.pk)
  • 6 Anecdotal cases of vesicocutaneous fistula from inguinoscrotal hernia, 7 antenatal bladder aspiration, 8 Bladder instability, 9 factitious, 10 actinomycosis 11 have been also reported. (org.pk)
  • Actinomycosis of respiratory tract involves larynx, bronchi as well as pulmonary parenchyma and the clinical presentation differs depending on the site of involvement. (casestudiesjournal.com)
  • Surgical management in actinomycosis has consisted of various treatment modalities, including excision of sinus tracts, drainage of the abscess cavities, removal of bulky infected masses, and irrigation and curettage of the osteomyelitic bony lesions. (medscape.com)
  • The complication rate of percutaneous abscess drainage is low (~2.5%) but should be considered when managing patients. (hopkinsguides.com)
  • High-dose penicillin administered over a prolonged period (6 months to 1 year) is the cornerstone of therapy for actinomycosis. (medscape.com)
  • Specifically, they may be responsible for the early manifestations of actinomycosis and for treatment failures. (medscape.com)
  • The treatment of actinomycosis may require extended antibiotic therapy and surgical interventions as pertinent. (medscape.com)
  • DOC for treatment of actinomycosis. (medscape.com)
  • A perfect knowledge of perianal region anatomy, good surgical technique and proper choice of surgical treatment in different fistulas is essential to avoid complications. (czytelniamedyczna.pl)
  • Fazeli MS, Bateni H. Actinomycosis: a rare soft tissue infection. (medscape.com)
  • These recommendations were developed at a time when patients with actinomycosis typically presented late in the course of illness with large lesions, often receiving intermittent antibiotic therapy. (medscape.com)
  • Meanwhile, dogs with a severe case of campylobacteriosis require close monitoring to prevent further complications. (petmd.com)
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  • Actinomycosis has been described as a rare disease, however, reliable epidemiological data are lacking. (bvsalud.org)
  • Furthermore, actinomycosis is generally a polymicrobial infection, with isolates numbering as many as 5-10 bacterial species. (medscape.com)
  • It can cause serious complications such as brain damage, hearing loss, or even death. (antibioticsforsale.com)
  • Actinomycosis of the abdomen and pelvis accounts for 10-20% of reported cases. (medscape.com)
  • Consequently, patients may present with various neurological complications such as cranial neuropathies, entrapment neuropathies and raised intracranial pressure. (casestudiesjournal.com)