Actinomycosis triggered by dental caries: Actinomycosis is a chronic suppurative and granulomatous disease which spreads into the adjacent soft tissue and forms multiple abscesses with sinus tracts which discharge sulphur granules. Dental caries is the most common triggering factoring cases of cervicofacial actinomycosis which is the most common type. The diagnosis of Actinomycosis based on clinical grounds is very difficult due to its varied presentation and number of other diseases which may present in a similar manner. It must be excluded out from other conditions such as lung abscess, abdominal abscess, Crohn's disease, pelvic inflammatory disease, pneumonia, lymphoma, lung cancer etc. When actinomycosis is diagnosed early and treated with appropriate antibiotic therapy, the prognosis is excellent. The more advanced and complicated actinomycotic forms require aggressive antibiotic and surgical therapy for optimal outcome; however, deaths can occur despite such therapy.
What do you think about the features of this website? Take our user survey and have your say:
Next articles:
Tools & Services:
Medical Articles:
Search Specialists by State and City
By using this site you agree to our Terms of Use. Information provided on this site is for informational purposes only; it is not intended as a substitute for advice from your own medical team. The information on this site is not to be used for diagnosing or treating any health concerns you may have - please contact your physician or health care professional for all your medical needs. Please see our Terms of Use.
Copyright © 2009 Health Grades Inc. All rights reserved.
