Actinomycosis With Mnemonics | INBDE Oral Pathology
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| Type: |
| Bacterial |
| Key Features: |
| – Caused by Actinomyces israelii. (Remember that Israel is causing a crisis) – Opportunistic, chronic, and granulomatous infection. – Most common characteristic: sulfur granules in purulent exudate |
| Treatment: |
| – Long-term high dose penicillin |
