Which of the following statement regarding actinomycosis is false?
Correct Answer: None of the above
Description: Actinomycosis is caused by A. Israeli a gram positive filamentous anaerobic bacteria which grows as fluff balls at the bottom of the culture tube. Actinomycosis appear as hard, non tender swelling that develop slowly and drain pus through sinus tracts. Penicillin G with surgical drainage is the treatment of choice.
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