Abstract
Actinomyces are gram-positive, nonacid-fast, branching filamentous prokaryotic microorganisms with anaerobic or microaerophilic requirements.1-5 Actinomyces species are part of the normal flora of the oropharyngeal cavity, specifically concentrated in the tonsillar crypts, the surface of carious teeth, and the gingival pocket.4,6 Actinomycosis is rarely a pathologic concern because of the organism's low virulence and does not appear to be an opportunistic disease because there is no specific predisposition toward immunocompromised individuals.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
