Actinomycosis

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Actinomycosis
A patient with Actinomycosis on the right side of the face.

This page is about clinical aspects of the disease.  For microbiologic aspects of the causative organism(s), see Actinomyces israelii.

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Synonyms and keywords: Actinomyces; actinomyces israeli;

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Electrocardiogram | X Ray | CT | MRI | Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

• Actinomyces species including A. israeli

• Preferred regimen: Penicillin 3-4 million units IV q4h for 2-6 weeks THEN Penicillin V 2-4 g/day PO qid for 6-12 months
• Alternative regimen (1): Erythromycin 500-1000 mg IV q6h OR 500 mg PO qid
• Alternative regimen (2): Tetracyclin 500 mg PO qid
• Alternative regimen (3): Doxycycline 100 mg IV q12h OR 100 mg PO bid
• Alternative regimen (4): Clindamycin 900 mg IV q8h OR 300-450 mg PO qd
• Alternative regimen (5): Minocycline 100 mg IV q12h OR 100 mg PO bid

Acknowledgements

The content on this page was first contributed by: Dr. Steve Wiviott

References

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