Abstract

ALTHOUGH actinomycosis has been described for over 70 years, its frequency and potential seriousness have not been given recognition in the American literature until quite recently. The first monograph in English on this subject was not published until 1938.1 Since then, numerous articles dealing with this condition have appeared. With an increased awareness on the part of physicians and dentists, together with steadily improving diagnostic facilities, an increasing recognition of this infection is to be expected. Although much progress has been made in the treatment of actinomycosis, the mortality and morbidity are still significant. This is especially true in the . . .

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