Actinomycosis
Description actinomycosis
Actinomycosis is a bacterial infection, which leads to abscesses (accumulation of pus) jaw, abdomen, light, or across the body. The disease is curable, and if there is a suspicion of actinomycosis, you need to see a doctor.
Reasons actinomycosis
Actinomycosis is most often caused by a bacterial infection, Actinomyces israelii. Place localization bacteria – mouth, to a lesser extent, it is found in the intestine. Jaws often exposed actinomycosis, lung and abdominal infections are less common. Very rarely, women may develop abscesses in the reproductive organs or bladder.
Risk Factors actinomycosis
Factors, which increase the likelihood of actinomycosis:
- The presence of dental disease or recent dental surgery (for jaw abscess);
- Aspiration of fluids or particulate matter in the lungs (for lung abscess);
- The presence of bowel surgery (for abdominal abscess);
- Swallowing fragments of chicken or other bones (for abdominal abscess);
- For women: the intrauterine spiral (Navy) some years (to boil, affecting the reproductive organs).
Symptoms of actinomycosis
Symptoms may include:
- Tumors (usually, painless) around the mouth, neck or jaw, of which stands out the pus;
- Out of pus through the skin on the chest or abdomen;
- A slight rise in temperature;
- Weight loss;
- Cough with phlegm or blood;
- Noticeable swelling or feeling of heaviness in the abdomen, especially in the lower part.
Diagnosis of actinomycosis
It is necessary to carry out a medical examination. Tests can be assigned, comprising:
- Analyses of pus, sputum or tissue;
- X-ray.
Treatment
The treatment actinomycosis assigned depending on the patient:
Medications
For the treatment of actinomycosis used high doses of antibiotics.
Drainage of abscesses
The doctor removes the pus from abscesses.
Prevention
The best way to reduce the risk of developing actinomycosis – prevention of dental diseases, Good dental hygiene and regular visits to the dentist. Oral hygiene includes:
- Brushing teeth twice a day;
- Use dental floss;
- Regular replacement toothbrush.
