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Actinomycosis is an indolent, slowly progressive infection caused by anaerobic or microaerophilic bacteria, primarily from the genus Actinomyces, that normally colonize the mouth, colon, and vagina. Disruption of mucosa may lead to infection of virtually any site. When the organisms…
Risk Greatest after direct or indirect exposure to infected cattle, sheep, or goats; particularly at parturition Less from a variety of other animals, rarely from blood products Abattoir workers, veterinarians, and other animal workers at greatest risk Pts with immune…