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Where does Actinomyces normally colonize in humans?
Where does Actinomyces normally colonize in humans?
- Mouth, digestive tract, and genital tract (correct)
- Skin and respiratory tract
- Urinary tract and bloodstream
- Nervous system and lymphatic system
Which species of Actinomyces is most prevalent in human infections?
Which species of Actinomyces is most prevalent in human infections?
- Actinomyces odontolyticus
- Actinomyces naeslundii
- Actinomyces israelii (correct)
- Actinomyces viscosus
What regions are primarily involved in Actinomyces odontolyticus infections?
What regions are primarily involved in Actinomyces odontolyticus infections?
- Cervicofacial regions, chest, abdomen, pelvis, bones, and joints (correct)
- Respiratory system and skin
- Urinary tract and nervous system
- Digestive tract and genital tract
What type of microorganism is Actinomyces israelii?
What type of microorganism is Actinomyces israelii?
Where does Actinomyces israelii form part of the normal flora?
Where does Actinomyces israelii form part of the normal flora?
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Actinomyces
Actinomyces
A genus of bacteria that are commonly found as part of the normal flora in the human mouth, digestive tract, and genital tract.
Actinomyces israelii
Actinomyces israelii
The most prevalent species of Actinomyces involved in human infections, often causing infections in the head, neck, and other areas.
Actinomyces odontolyticus infections - Where?
Actinomyces odontolyticus infections - Where?
Locations where Actinomyces odontolyticus infections commonly occur.
What kind of microorganism is Actinomyces israelii?
What kind of microorganism is Actinomyces israelii?
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Where is Actinomyces israelii usually found?
Where is Actinomyces israelii usually found?
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