Abstract
Actinomycosis is an uncommon, subacute to chronic bacterial infection that induces both suppurative and granulomatous inflammation. Localized swelling with suppuration, abscess formation, tissue fibrosis, and draining sinuses characterize this disease. The infection spreads contiguously and often forms draining sinuses that extrude characteristic but not pathognomonic “sulfur granules.” Infections of the oral and cervicofacial regions are the most common, but any site in the body can be infected, including the thoracic region, abdominopelvic region, and central nervous system (CNS). Musculoskeletal, cutanous or disseminated disease is rare but does occur.
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