Actinomycosis

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Actinomycosis

Definition

Actinomycosis is a long-term (chronic) bacterial infection that commonly affects the face and neck.


Symptoms



  • Draining sores in the skin, especially on the chest wall from lung infection with Actinomyces
  • Fever
  • Minimal or no pain
  • Swelling or a hard, red to reddish-purple lump on the face or upper neck
  • Weight loss
See also: Neck lumps

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