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Actinomycosis primary prevention
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Effective measures for the primary prevention of actinomycosis include regular dental checkups and maintaining good oral hygiene. In woman with IUD, regular pelvic examination is advised.[1]
Primary Prevention
Primary Prevention
The following table demonstrates various primary preventive measures employed to prevent actinomycosis infection.
| Type of Actinomycosis | Prevention |
|---|---|
| Cervicofacial actinomycosis | Regular dental checkups
Good oral hygiene |
| Pelvic actinomycosis | Regular pelvic examination in women with IUD |
| Thoracic and abdominal actinomycosis | Prevention of aspiration in high-risk individuals by providing proper attention towards airway protection, minimal sedation, and proper positioning of patients with elevation of the head in hospitalized patients |
References
References
- ↑ Valour F, Sénéchal A, Dupieux C, Karsenty J, Lustig S, Breton P, Gleizal A, Boussel L, Laurent F, Braun E, Chidiac C, Ader F, Ferry T (2014). “Actinomycosis: etiology, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and management”. Infect Drug Resist. 7: 183–97. doi:10.2147/IDR.S39601. PMC 4094581. PMID 25045274.
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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]