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==History==
==History==
Specific areas of focus when obtaining a history from the patient include the history of:
Specific areas of focus when obtaining a history from the patient include the history of:
{| class="wikitable"
!Type
!History
|-
|Cervicofacial actinomycosis
(Lumpy jaw)
|
* Poor oral hygiene or dental caries
* Poor oral hygiene or dental caries
* Fever, anorexia, weight loss, and
 
* Periodontal disease
* Periodontal disease
* Trauma or dental surgery
* Trauma or dental surgery
* Malignancy
* Osteonecrosis (due to bisphosphonates or radiation therapy)
* Osteonecrosis (due to bisphosphonates or radiation therapy)
* Difficulty chewing
* Painful lump
|-
|Thoracic actinomycosis
|
* Fever
* Anorexia and weight loss
* Aspiration
* Shortness of breath
* A Dry or a productive cough (sometimes blood-streaked sputum)
* Chest pain
|-
|Abdominal actinomycosis
|
* Ingestion of foreign body (fish or chicken bones)
* Ingestion of foreign body (fish or chicken bones)
* Perforated viscus
* Perforated viscus
* Abdominal surgery
* Abdominal surgery
* Fever, weight loss, and fatigue
* Abdominal pain and change in bowel habits
|-
|Pelvic actinomycosis
|
* IUD (intrauterine device)
* IUD (intrauterine device)
* Abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge
 
* Lower abdominal discomfort
==Symptoms ==
{| class="wikitable"
!Type
!Symptoms
|-
|-
|CNS actinomycosis
|'''Cervicofacial actinomycosis'''
|
|
* Headache
* Nausea and vomiting
* Dizziness
* Seizures
* Fever
|}
==Symptoms == 
Symptoms of [[actinomycosis]] depend on the site of infection.
'''Cervicofacial actinomycosis'''
The symptoms of cervicofacial actinomycosis include:
*Tender swollen lumps on cheeks or neck during initial stages and later become hard and painless.
*Tender swollen lumps on cheeks or neck during initial stages and later become hard and painless.
*[[Fever]]  
*[[Fever]]  
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*Sinus tracts on the lumps which drain yellow granular material
*Sinus tracts on the lumps which drain yellow granular material
*Reddish or bluish discoloration of skin over the lump
*Reddish or bluish discoloration of skin over the lump
 
|-
'''Thoracic actinomycosis'''
|'''Thoracic actinomycosis'''
 
|
The symptoms of thoracic actinomycosis include:
*Fever
*Fever
*Fatigue
*Fatigue
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*Shortness of breath
*Shortness of breath
*Sinus tracts which drain yellow granular material
*Sinus tracts which drain yellow granular material
 
|-
'''Abdominal actinomycosis'''
|'''Abdominal actinomycosis'''
 
|
The symptoms of abdominal actinomycosis include:
*Fever
*Fever
*Fatigue
*Fatigue
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*Mass or lump in the abdomen
*Mass or lump in the abdomen
*Sinus tracts which drain yellow granular material
*Sinus tracts which drain yellow granular material
 
|-
'''Pelvic actinomycosis'''
|'''Pelvic actinomycosis'''
The symptoms of pelvic actinomycosis include:
|
*Mild fever
*Mild fever
*Lower abdominal pain
*Lower abdominal pain
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*Loss of appetite
*Loss of appetite
*Mass or lump in the pelvis
*Mass or lump in the pelvis
|-
|'''CNS actinomycosis'''
|
* Headache
* Nausea and vomiting
* Dizziness
* Seizures
* Fever
|}
*


==References==
==References==

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Overview

History

Specific areas of focus when obtaining a history from the patient include the history of:

  • Poor oral hygiene or dental caries
  • Periodontal disease
  • Trauma or dental surgery
  • Osteonecrosis (due to bisphosphonates or radiation therapy)
  • Ingestion of foreign body (fish or chicken bones)
  • Perforated viscus
  • Abdominal surgery
  • IUD (intrauterine device)

Symptoms

Type Symptoms
Cervicofacial actinomycosis
  • Tender swollen lumps on cheeks or neck during initial stages and later become hard and painless.
  • Fever
  • Difficulty chewing due to stiffness of jaw
  • Sinus tracts on the lumps which drain yellow granular material
  • Reddish or bluish discoloration of skin over the lump
Thoracic actinomycosis
  • Fever
  • Fatigue
  • Weight loss
  • Loss of appetite
  • Chest pain
  • Shortness of breath
  • Sinus tracts which drain yellow granular material
Abdominal actinomycosis
  • Fever
  • Fatigue
  • Change in bowel habits (constipation or diarrhea)
  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Mass or lump in the abdomen
  • Sinus tracts which drain yellow granular material
Pelvic actinomycosis
  • Mild fever
  • Lower abdominal pain
  • Fatigue
  • Loss of appetite
  • Mass or lump in the pelvis
CNS actinomycosis
  • Headache
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Dizziness
  • Seizures
  • Fever

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