Actinomycosis is a disease that can be acute or chronic and rarely invasive, caused by bacteria of the genus Actinomyces spp, which are usually part of the diner flora of regions such as the mouth, gastrointestinal and urogenital tracts.
However, in rare cases, when these bacteria invade the mucous membranes, they can spread to other areas of the body and cause a chronic granulomatous infection characterized by the formation of small clusters, called sulfur granules, by their yellowish color, which can generate symptoms such as fever, weight loss, nasal discharge, chest pain and cough.
- Treatment of actinomycosis involves the administration of antibiotics and.
- In some cases.
- Surgery to remove the infected tissue.
Actinomycosis is a disease caused by bacteria of the species Actinomyces israelii, Actinomyces naeslundii, Actinomyces viscosus and Actinomyces odontolyticus, which are usually present in the flora of the mouth, nose or throat, without causing infection.
However, in rare cases, such as in situations where the immune system is weakened, in cases where the person practices poor oral hygiene or develops an infection after dental surgery or when the person is malnourished, for example bacteria that can pass through the protection of these mucous membranes through an injured area , like an inflamed gum. , a devitalized tooth or tonsils, for example, by invading these areas, where they multiply and generate diseases.
Actinomycosis is an infectious disease characterized by the formation of small tufts in the skin, called sulfur granules, by their yellowish color, but that do not contain sulfur.
In addition, other symptoms that may occur in people with an action include fever, weight loss, pain in the affected area, lumps in the knees or face, skin sores, nasal discharge, chest pain and coughing.
Treatment of actinomycosis involves the administration of antibiotics such as penicillin, amoxicillin, ceftriaxone, tetracycline, clindamycin or erythromycin.
In addition, in some cases, such as when an abscess appears, it may be necessary to drain the pus or remove the affected tissue, to prevent the infection from spreading to other areas of the body.