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KembaraXtra - Medical Terms - actinomycosis Actinomycosis is a chronic, noncontagious infection caused by the bacterium Actinomyces israelii. The disease most commonly affects the jaw region but may also involve the lungs, brain, or digestive organs. The bacteria normally live harmlessly in the mouth but can become pathogenic if they enter deeper tissues.
This often occurs following dental infections, such as an apical abscess, or after tooth extraction. The infection is characterized by the formation of abscesses and multiple sinus tracts that may open onto the skin. Treatment generally involves surgical drainage of infected areas combined with a prolonged course of antibiotics to eliminate the bacteria.
This often occurs following dental infections, such as an apical abscess, or after tooth extraction. The infection is characterized by the formation of abscesses and multiple sinus tracts that may open onto the skin. Treatment generally involves surgical drainage of infected areas combined with a prolonged course of antibiotics to eliminate the bacteria.
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