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What is the primary site of involvement in actinomycosis, and what introduces the endogenous bacteria into the mucosa?
What is the primary site of involvement in actinomycosis, and what introduces the endogenous bacteria into the mucosa?
The primary site of involvement is the mucosa, and it is introduced by trauma.
What are the three common forms of actinomycosis based on the site of involvement?
What are the three common forms of actinomycosis based on the site of involvement?
Cervicofacial, thoracic, and abdominal actinomycosis.
What is the optimal growth condition for most strains of A. israelii and other agents of actinomycosis?
What is the optimal growth condition for most strains of A. israelii and other agents of actinomycosis?
An atmosphere with increased carbon dioxide.
What types of concomitant bacteria are often present in actinomycosis, in addition to the primary agent?
What types of concomitant bacteria are often present in actinomycosis, in addition to the primary agent?
What is the characteristic feature of actinomycosis lesions?
What is the characteristic feature of actinomycosis lesions?
What is the significance of acid-fast staining in N. brasiliensis?
What is the significance of acid-fast staining in N. brasiliensis?
What methods are used to differentiate pathogenic actinomycetes, such as Actinomadura and Streptomyces species?
What methods are used to differentiate pathogenic actinomycetes, such as Actinomadura and Streptomyces species?
What is the treatment approach for actinomycetoma, and when is therapy most effective?
What is the treatment approach for actinomycetoma, and when is therapy most effective?
What are the possible sources of abdominal actinomycosis?
What are the possible sources of abdominal actinomycosis?
What is the rare occurrence of genital actinomycosis in women caused by?
What is the rare occurrence of genital actinomycosis in women caused by?
What are sulfur granules composed of?
What are sulfur granules composed of?
What is the cultivation method for diagnosing actinomycosis?
What is the cultivation method for diagnosing actinomycosis?
What is the characteristic of the main agents of actinomycosis?
What is the characteristic of the main agents of actinomycosis?
What is the effective treatment for actinomycosis?
What is the effective treatment for actinomycosis?
Why is surgical excision and drainage sometimes required in the treatment of actinomycosis?
Why is surgical excision and drainage sometimes required in the treatment of actinomycosis?
Why are individuals with recurrent infections given prophylactic penicillin?
Why are individuals with recurrent infections given prophylactic penicillin?
What is the primary mode of transmission of Nocardiosis?
What is the primary mode of transmission of Nocardiosis?
What is the characteristic morphology of Nocardia colonies on agar media?
What is the characteristic morphology of Nocardia colonies on agar media?
What is the composition of the cell wall of Nocardia bacteria?
What is the composition of the cell wall of Nocardia bacteria?
What is the significance of partial acid-fastness in Nocardia bacteria?
What is the significance of partial acid-fastness in Nocardia bacteria?
What is the primary method of identification of Nocardia species?
What is the primary method of identification of Nocardia species?
What is the common presentation of Nocardiosis?
What is the common presentation of Nocardiosis?
What is the significance of urease production in Nocardia bacteria?
What is the significance of urease production in Nocardia bacteria?
What is the characteristic of the aerial filaments formed by Nocardia bacteria?
What is the characteristic of the aerial filaments formed by Nocardia bacteria?
