5 Questions
Where does Actinomyces normally colonize in humans?
Mouth, digestive tract, and genital tract
Which species of Actinomyces is most prevalent in human infections?
Actinomyces israelii
What regions are primarily involved in Actinomyces odontolyticus infections?
Cervicofacial regions, chest, abdomen, pelvis, bones, and joints
What type of microorganism is Actinomyces israelii?
Gram-positive anaerobe
Where does Actinomyces israelii form part of the normal flora?
Oral cavity, especially in the anaerobic crevices around the teeth
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