Actinomyces viscosus & Actinomyces israelii Flashcards
1
Q
where does A. viscosus inhabit
A
oral mucosa
2
Q
how does Actinomyces viscosus gain entry
A
wounds & bites
3
Q
what is the classic clinical sign in cats and dogs
A
subcutaneous granulomatous abscess
4
Q
how would you treat A. viscosus
A
- surgical drainage
- penicillin or tetracycline
5
Q
what species of Actinomyces is zoonotic
A
israelli
6
Q
where do A. israelli infections normally occur
A
face and neck regions
7
Q
what is the clinical characteristic of A. israelli
A
slowly enlarging, hard, red lump
