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. Место локализации бактерии – рот, 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

Самый лучший способ снизить риск развития актиномикоза – предотвращение стоматологических заболеваний, Good dental hygiene and regular visits to the dentist. Oral hygiene includes:

• Brushing teeth twice a day;
• Use dental floss;
• Regular replacement toothbrush.