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Actinomycosis is a rare infectious bacterial disease caused by the gram-positive Actinomyces species. [1] The name refers to ray-like appearance of the organisms in the granules. About 70% of infections are due to either Actinomyces israelii or A. gerencseriae. [1] Infection can also be caused by Streptomyces somaliensis and Propionibacterium ...
Cutaneous actinomycosis is a chronic disease that affects the deep subcutaneous tissue of the skin. Caused by an anaerobic, Gram-positive, filamentous type of bacteria in the genus Actinomyces, [1]: 270 invasion of the soft tissue leads to the formation of abnormal channels leading to the skin surface (external sinus tracts) that discharge pale yellow sulfur granules.
Symptoms include fever, abdominal pain, and weight loss. [11] Actinomyces species have also been shown to infect the central nervous system in a dog "without history or evidence of previous trauma or other organ involvement." [12] Pelvic actinomycosis is a rare but proven complication of use of intrauterine devices. In extreme cases, pelvic ...
Actinomycosis is most frequently caused by A. israelii. [4] It is a normal colonizer of the vagina, [ 5 ] colon, and mouth. [ 6 ] Infection is established first by a breach of the mucosal barrier during various procedures (dental, gastrointestinal), aspiration, or pathologies such as diverticulitis . [ 7 ]
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The study, which involved 106 peri- and postmenopausal women and was presented at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in May, indicates women should self-monitor their vasomotor symptoms and ...
Actinomyces israelii, Actinomyces gerencseriae and Propionibacterium propionicus: Actinomycosis: Histologic findings Penicillin, doxycycline, and sulfonamides: No Adenoviridae: Adenovirus infection: Antigen detection, polymerase chain reaction assay, virus isolation, and serology: Most infections are mild and require no therapy or only ...
Here are the heat illness symptoms to watch for. ... A new study on heat-related deaths in the U.S. between the years 1999 and 2023 found that last year — the hottest year on record — had the ...