Actinomycosis
Definition
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cough in adults
cough in children
pain and fever adults
pain and fever children
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Actinomycosis Transmission
Facts about actinomycosis:
Actinomyces bacteria are normally present in the nose and throat.
Actinomycete infections are not contagious.
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Actinomycosis Types
Related Topics:
Skin abscess
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Cough
Skin lesion
Weakness or fatigue
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Last Updated: Feb 22, 2008
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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.
