Caring for someone with this diagnosis? Eleplan keeps diagnoses, medications, documents and every specialist in one plan.
Start free with EleplanActinomycosis
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
Cross-references
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.
Powered by Eleplan
A rare diagnosis is just the start. Eleplan keeps the whole care plan in one place.
Diagnoses, medications, documents, appointments, and the whole care team — organized and always in sync, so you are not retelling the same story to every new specialist. With Ellie, your AI care assistant, on top of it. Free to start.