Actinomycosis

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (109 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Actinomyces are gram-positive filamentous non-acid fast anaerobic to microaerophilic bacteria that typically colonize the human mouth, urogenital tract, and gastrointestinal tract but can cause an infection known as actinomycosis. The infection is usually granulomatous, suppurative, and may involve multiple sulfur-containing abscesses that form sinus tracts. Actinomycosis is generally not diagnosed until the chronic phase. In otherwise healthy individuals, the infection is generally treatable with a prolonged course of intravenous antibiotics; the outcome is more nebulous for immunocompromised individuals. This activity reviews the evaluation and treatment of actinomycosis and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in caring for patients with this condition.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Explain why actinomycosis is generally not diagnosed until it reaches the chronic stage.
  • Identify the most common sites for actinomycosis infection and the expected signs and symptoms associated with each site.
  • Describe the treatment considerations for actinomycosis.
  • Explain why a well-integrated, interprofessional team approach is needed to provide optimal care to patients with actinomycosis.

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Always an interesting topic to review.

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The pictures at the end of the reading were great, thanks. But the legends were confusing, as just about each and every one spoke of the agents of Actinomycosis being caused by aerobic Gram-positives, whereas the entire body of the text notes Actinomyces being anaerobic.

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