Actinomycosis is caused by
Correct Answer: Gram +ve filamentous Bacteria
Description: Actinomycosis is caused by Actinomyces israeli,, an anaerobic gram positive filamentous organism.
Microscopy reveals characteristic sulphur granules in the pus.
The four clinical forms of actinomycosis are cervico-facial (commonest), ileocaecal, thoracic and in liver.
Penicillin is the drug of choice in treating actinomycosis.
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