Actinomycosis laboratory tests

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Jesus Rosario Hernandez, M.D. [2]Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [3]

Overview

The diagnosis of actinomycosis can be confirmed by either a positive bacterial culture or by histopathological identification.

Laboratory findings

The gold standard for diagnosing actinomycosis is the histological examination and bacterial culture. Other laboratory findings are non-specific and include

CBC

• Anemia with mild leucocytosis
• Elevated ESR, and CRP
• Elevated alkaline phosphatase in hepatic actinomycosis

Culture

• The isolation and identification of Actinomyces can confirm a diagnosis of actinomycosis.
• Common clinical specimens employed in isolation are samples of pus from infected tissue.
• Cultures are positive between the 7th and 21st day when grown anaerobically at 37°C.

Histopathology

Findings on microscopy that are supportive for diagnosing actinomycosis include:

• Gram-positive
• Filamentous organisms
• Sulfur granules

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Actinomycosis Microchapters
Home
Patient Information
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Actinomycosis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Electrocardiogram
Chest X Ray
CT
MRI
Echocardiography or Ultrasound
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Actinomycosis laboratory tests On the Web
Most recent articles
cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
Powerpoint slides
Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Actinomycosis laboratory tests All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Actinomycosis laboratory tests
CDC on Actinomycosis laboratory tests
Actinomycosis laboratory tests in the news
Blogs on Actinomycosis laboratory tests
to Hospitals Treating Actinomycosis
Risk calculators and risk factors for Actinomycosis laboratory tests

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