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Revision as of 13:43, 31 July 2015
This page is about microbiologic aspects of the organism(s). For clinical aspects of the disease, see Actinomyces israelii.
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Causative Organism
Actinomycosis is primarily caused by any of several members of the bacterial genus Actinomyces. These bacteria are generally anaerobes.[1] Actinomyces spp. normally live in the small spaces between the teeth and gums, causing infection only when they can multiply freely in anoxic environments. The three most common sites of infection are decayed teeth, the lungs, and the intestines.
Since Actinomyces bacteria are generally sensitive to penicillin, it is frequently used to treat actinomycosis.
References
- ↑ Ryan KJ; Ray CG (editors) (2004). Sherris Medical Microbiology (4th ed. ed.). McGraw Hill. ISBN 0838585299.