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A Rare Thermophilic Bug in Complicated Diverticular Abscess

Case Reports in Gastroenterology, 2017
Actinomycosis is a form of painful abscess in the gastrointestinal tract or in deep tissue caused by actinomyces species. They are one of the commensal bacteria in the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract of humans but can opportunistically cause ...
Kyawzaw Lin, Sithu Lin, Aung Naing Lin, Thinzar Lin, Zin Mar Htun, Madhavi Reddy   +5 more
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Microbial Association with Genus Actinomyces in Primary and Secondary Endodontic Lesions, Review

Antibiotics, 2020
The main reason for root canal treatment failure is the persistence of microorganisms after therapy, or the recontamination of the root canal system due to an inadequate seal. In the mouth, Actinomyces spp.
Mario Dioguardi, Cristian Quarta, Mario Alovisi, Vito Crincoli, Riccardo Aiuto, Rolando Crippa, Francesca Angiero, Enrica Laneve, Diego Sovereto, Alfredo De Lillo, Giuseppe Troiano, Lorenzo Lo Muzio   +11 more
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Primary Actinomycosis in the breast caused by Actinomyces neuii. A report of 2 cases

IDCases, 2017
Actinomycosis is a slowly progressive infection caused by anaerobic bacteria, primarily from the genus Actinomyces. Primary actinomycosis of the breast is rare and presents as a mass like density which can mimic malignancy.
B.S. Leenstra, C.C.M. Schaap, M. Bessems, N.H.M. Renders, K. Bosscha   +4 more
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Three cases of Actinomyces isolation from the eye lesions of patients with a chronic and recurrent ophthalmic infection

Microbiology Independent Research Journal, 2022
Actinomycosis is an indolent, slowly progressive infection caused by Gram-positive facultative anaerobic bacteria from the genus Actinomyces . These bacteria have been reported as a cause of ophthalmic infections such as endophthalmitis, keratitis, and ...
Madhavi Kirti, Bhawna Sharma, Samikkunnu Gajashree   +2 more
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Thoracic actinomycosis: a rare occurrence

Infectious Disease Reports, 2016
Actinomyces israelii is a branching anaerobic bacilli microorganism that can be identified as normal flora throughout various portions of the human alimentary canal.
Waqas Jehangir, Bhumesh Vaidya, Souad Enakuaa, Nazar Raoof, John R. Middleton, Abdalla Yousif   +5 more
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Novel and emerging antimicrobial strategies in the management of oral infections

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Antibiotics marked a pivotal turning point in human civilization, enhancing social interactions and extending human life expectancy. In addition to their success in treating systemic infectious diseases, they have significantly improved periodontal treatment outcomes as an adjunct therapy.
Ozge Unlu, Nil Yakar, Alpdogan Kantarci
wiley   +1 more source

Die Bedeutung der Aktinomykose in der Gynäkologie und Geburtshilfe [PDF]

, 2005
Das erste Auftreten von Aktinomykose beim Menschen wurde 1878 durch den Berliner Chirurgen James Israel berichtet. 1881 wurde der erste Fall einer Genitalaktinomykose bekannt.
Parr, Julia Katharina
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Persistent Ureteric Dilatation due to Pelvic Actinomycosis Presenting as Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Case Reports in Nephrology, 2011
Actinomyces is a Gram-positive, filamentous bacterium that normally colonizes mucosal areas. Pelvic actinomycosis is a chronic granulomatous disease caused by Actinomyces israelii that frequently mimics ovarian tumors during presentation. It is diagnosed
Richard Khafagy, Omar Jundi, Karol Rogawski, Siva Namasiviyam   +3 more
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Mapping the omics landscape for peri‐implant diseases: A scoping review

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives To map omics evidence across peri‐implant health, peri‐implant mucositis, and peri‐implantitis, and to identify recurring molecular patterns and candidate biomarker signals relevant to diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment. Materials and Methods This scoping review included human studies using genomics, DNA methylation–based ...
Ethan Ng, Ioannis Fragkioudakis, Jeniffer Perussolo, John Rong Hao Tay, Elena Calciolari, Nikos Donos   +5 more
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Of mice and men—The emerging oral–gut–brain axis of health and disease

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives Oral health's inextricable links to systemic health are highlighted by the emerging oral–gut–brain axis and other well‐known axes. There is growing evidence of a complex oral–gut–brain axis linking mouth and gut microbiomes with the central nervous system.
Yvonne L. Hernandez‐Kapila, Daniel J. Weisenberger   +1 more
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