Actinomycosis

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Actinomycosis are "infections with bacteria of the genus actinomyces."[1] Actinomyces is a "genus of gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria whose organisms are nonmotile. Filaments that may be present in certain species are either straight or wavy and may have swollen or clubbed heads."[2]

Ecology

"Actinomyces are commensals of the human oropharynx, gastrointestinal tract, and urogenital tract."[3]

References

  1. ↑ Anonymous (2024), Actinomycosis (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
  2. ↑ Anonymous (2024), Actinomyces (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.
  3. ↑ Wong VK, Turmezei TD, Weston VC (2011). "Actinomycosis.". BMJ 343: d6099. DOI:10.1136/bmj.d6099. PMID 21990282. Research Blogging.
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