Actinomycosis
Definition
Symptoms
Evaluation
Treatment
specialist
Home Care
cough in adults
cough in children
pain and fever adults
pain and fever children
warning signs
Prevention
Outlook
Complications
Underlying Cause
Transmission
Types
Trusted Sites
Actinomycosis Symptoms
Symptoms of actinomycosis include:
Swollen, firm lump beneath the skin
Skin redness
Pus draining from the lump
Symptoms of actinomycosis in the lung include:
Fever
Cough
Shortness of breath
Chest pain
Fatigue
Night sweats
Weight loss
Continue to
Actinomycosis Evaluation
Related Topics:
Skin abscess
Skin lesion
More...
About
free
MD
FAQ
Terms of Use
New Visitor
Feedback
free
MD is provided for information purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for evaluation and treatment by a physician.
Please review our terms of use.
Last Updated: Mar 11, 2008
References
Authors:
Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
;
D. Scott Gettings, MD
Copyright 1989-2008
DSHI Systems, Inc.
Powered by:
free
MD
Site Map
Actinomycosis References:
Felz MW, Smith MR. Disseminated actinomycosis: multisystem mimicry in primary care. South Med J. 2003 Mar;96(3):294-9.
Funke G, von Graevenitz A: Infections due to Actinomyces neuii (former "CDC coryneform group 1" bacteria). Infection 1995 Mar-Apr; 23(2): 73-5.
Smego RA Jr, Foglia G: Actinomycosis. Clin Infect Dis 1998 Jun; 26(6): 1255-61.
Sudhakar SS, Ross JJ. Short-term treatment of actinomycosis: two cases and aClin Infect Dis. 2004 Feb 1;38(3):444-7.
