10 Questions
Which of the following is a key clinical finding of cervicofacial actinomycosis?
A hard, slightly painful lesion with reddish overlying skin and observed sinus tracts
What is the most common anatomical classification of actinomycosis?
Cervicofacial
What is the causative bacteria for actinomycosis?
Actinomyces israelii
What are the common portals of entry for actinomycosis infection?
Root canals of infected teeth, postextraction sockets, tooth extraction site
What is the recommended treatment for actinomycosis?
Surgical incision and drainage with excision of sinus tracts, followed by intravenous and long-term oral penicillin
What is the characteristic clinical presentation of cervicofacial actinomycosis?
A hard, slightly painful lesion with reddish overlying skin and sinus tracts
What are the common portals of entry for actinomycosis infection?
Root canals of infected teeth, postextraction sockets, tooth extraction site
What is the causative bacteria for actinomycosis?
Actinomyces israelii
What is the recommended treatment for actinomycosis?
Surgical incision and drainage with excision of sinus tracts, followed by intravenous and long-term oral penicillin
What is the most common anatomical classification of actinomycosis?
Cervicofacial
Test your knowledge of oral surgery with this clinical conference quiz on Actinomycosis. Learn about the classification and characteristics of this infectious process affecting the maxillofacial skeleton.
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