Actinomycosis

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Actinomycosis

ORPHA:457095Disease

What it is

A rare bacterial infectious disease characterized by a chronic granulomatous infection by Actinomyces species which are commensals in the human gastrointestinal and urogenital tract and oropharynx. Corresponding to the affected site, the disease presents as cervicofacial, respiratory tract, genitourinary tract, digestive tract, central nervous system, or cutaneous actinomycosis and leads to the formation of abscesses and fistulae in the respective region.

Key facts

Age of onset
All ages
Inheritance
Not applicable
Classified as
Disease

ICD-10 codes

A42.0ICD-10 uses a narrower term
A42.1ICD-10 uses a narrower term
A42.2ICD-10 uses a narrower term
A42.7ICD-10 uses a narrower term
A42.8ICD-10 uses a narrower term

Cross-references

GARD 5728MEDDRA 10000620MESH D000196MONDO 0005631UMLS C0001261

Orphadata Science: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Data version 2026-06-23. Available under CC BY 4.0. This is a reference, not medical advice.

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