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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Effective measures for the [[primary prevention]] of actinomycosis include regular dental checkups and maintaining good [[oral hygiene]]. In woman with [[IUD]], regular pelvic examination is advised.<ref name="pmid25045274">{{cite journal |vauthors=Valour F, Sénéchal A, Dupieux C, Karsenty J, Lustig S, Breton P, Gleizal A, Boussel L, Laurent F, Braun E, Chidiac C, Ader F, Ferry T |title=Actinomycosis: etiology, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and management |journal=Infect Drug Resist |volume=7 |issue= |pages=183–97 |year=2014 |pmid=25045274 |pmc=4094581 |doi=10.2147/IDR.S39601 |url=}}</ref> | |||
==Primary Prevention== | ==Primary Prevention== | ||
The following table demonstrates various primary preventive measures employed to prevent actinomycosis [[infection]]. | |||
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!Type of Actinomycosis | |||
!Prevention | |||
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|[[Cervicofacial actinomycosis]] | |||
|Regular dental checkups | |||
Good [[oral hygiene]] | |||
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|Pelvic actinomycosis | |||
|Regular [[pelvic examination]] in women with [[IUD]] | |||
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|[[Thoracic actinomycosis|Thoracic]] and abdominal actinomycosis | |||
|Prevention of [[aspiration]] in high-risk individuals by providing proper attention towards airway protection, minimal sedation, and proper positioning of patients with elevation of the head in hospitalized patients | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Effective measures for the primary prevention of actinomycosis include regular dental checkups and maintaining good oral hygiene. In woman with IUD, regular pelvic examination is advised.[1]
Primary Prevention
The following table demonstrates various primary preventive measures employed to prevent actinomycosis infection.
| Type of Actinomycosis | Prevention |
|---|---|
| Cervicofacial actinomycosis | Regular dental checkups
Good oral hygiene |
| Pelvic actinomycosis | Regular pelvic examination in women with IUD |
| Thoracic and abdominal actinomycosis | Prevention of aspiration in high-risk individuals by providing proper attention towards airway protection, minimal sedation, and proper positioning of patients with elevation of the head in hospitalized patients |
References
- ↑ Valour F, Sénéchal A, Dupieux C, Karsenty J, Lustig S, Breton P, Gleizal A, Boussel L, Laurent F, Braun E, Chidiac C, Ader F, Ferry T (2014). "Actinomycosis: etiology, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and management". Infect Drug Resist. 7: 183–97. doi:10.2147/IDR.S39601. PMC 4094581. PMID 25045274.
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