Pulmonary actinomycosis
Definition
Pulmonary actinomycosis is a rare bacterial lung infection.
Pulmonary actinomycosis
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Pulmonary actinomycosis
Alternate Names : Actinomycosis pulmonary
Definition ...
Pulmonary actinomycosis is a rare bacterial lung infection.
Causes
Pulmonary actinomycosis is caused by one of two types of bacteria: actinomyces or propioni.
Pulmonary actinomycosis is caused by one of two types of bacteria: actinomyces or propioni. These bacteria are normally found in the mouth and gastrointestinal tract, where they do not usually cause harm.
Dr. Koop - Pulmonary actinomycosis
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ACTINOMYCOSIS is caused by the bacteria Actinomyces israelii ...
Thoracic or pulmonary actinomycosis is a less common form (about 15% to 20%). It starts in the lungs after inhaling secretions containing the bacterium or spreads to the lungs from untreated actinomycosis in the head or neck.
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Eventually, the abscess breaks through the skin surface to produce a draining sinus tract. Actinomycosis may occasionally occur in the chest (pulmonary actinomycosis) and abdomen or other areas of the body.
Prevention ...
 See also: Actinomycosis, Mycosis, Abscess, Symptom, Dental
  
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