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Actinomycosis

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];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]

Synonyms and keywords: Actinomyces infection; Actinomyces israelii infection; Lumpy jaw;

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

Acknowledgements

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

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