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| Microbiology Test |
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Actinomyces culture |
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Actinomyces culture |
| Indication |
Actinomycosis is a chronic progressive suppurative disease forming multiple abscesses, draining sinuses, and dense fibrosis.
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| Physiology |
Several species of Actinomyces are responsible for human infections. Actinomyces israelli is the most common. Pelvic and perirectal infections has been associated with intrauterine devices.
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| Normal Range |
No actinomyces isolated.
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| Interpretation |
Actinomyces produce chronic suppuration with formation of multiple draining sinuses. The presence of sulfur granules is highly suggestive of Actinomyces infection. Granules are detected on the gauze pad covering a draining sinus.
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| Sample |
Exudate, draining sinus collection.
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| Test Method |
Anaerobic culture
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| Related Tests |
Acid fast stain, Biopsy, Endometrium culture, Nocardia culture.
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