Cervicofacial Actinomycosis

A form of ACTINOMYCOSIS characterized by slow-growing inflammatory lesions of the lymph nodes that drain the mouth (lumpy jaw), reddening of the overlying skin, and intraperitoneal abscesses.

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Networked: 42 relevant articles (3 outcomes, 4 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1.	Actinomycosis
2.	Pelvic Infection
3.	Neoplasms (Cancer)
4.	Inflammation (Inflammations)
5.	Infections

Experts

1.	Hopkins, Michael Edward: 1 article (11/2021)
2.	Isa, Aidah: 1 article (11/2021)
3.	Yeo, Justin Jui Yuan: 1 article (11/2021)
4.	Balbinot, Karolyny Martins: 1 article (01/2020)
5.	Pinheiro, João de Jesus Viana: 1 article (01/2020)
6.	Ribeiro, André Luís Ribeiro: 1 article (01/2020)
7.	Sousa, Naama Waléria Alves: 1 article (01/2020)
8.	Kaila, Vini: 1 article (07/2018)
9.	Moturi, Kishore: 1 article (07/2018)
10.	Aceto, Leonardo: 1 article (05/2014)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Cervicofacial Actinomycosis:

1.	Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)IBA 09/01/2023 - "Although cervicofacial actinomycosis is rare and dangerous with debilitating complications, timely diagnosis and early intervention with broad spectrum antibiotics and surgical excision (if required) shows promising results with complete eradication of disease leaving no residues. " 11/09/2021 - "We report a case of cervicofacial actinomycosis in a 12-year-old girl who was adequately treated with an 11-day course of antibiotics without surgical intervention and shows no signs of recurrence at 6 months post-treatment." 04/10/2013 - "An atypical form of cervicofacial actinomycosis treated with short but intensive antibiotic regimen." 08/01/2007 - "The authors of this article present a typical case of cervicofacial actinomycosis, in which the authors used the combination of surgical and antibiotic treatment. " 02/01/2004 - "Cervicofacial actinomycosis is especially responsive to brief courses of antibiotic treatment."
2.	Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination (Co-amoxiclav)FDA Link 05/16/2014 - "The patient was treated with amoxicillin-clavulanic acid for 3 months, which produced complete clearance of her cervicofacial actinomycosis.Our"
3.	Penicillins (Penicillin)FDA Link 01/01/1948 - "A case of cervicofacial actinomycosis treated only with penicillin." 01/01/1945 - "Cervicofacial actinomycosis; successfully treated by penicillin and repeated aspirations." 12/01/1952 - "[Penicillin therapy of cervicofacial actinomycosis]." 02/16/1952 - "The treatment of cervicofacial actinomycosis with special regard to penicillin therapy." 09/01/1950 - "[General and local penicillin therapy of cervicofacial actinomycosis]."
4.	Streptomycin (Streptomycin Sulfate)FDA Link 08/01/1954 - "[Conservative penicillin and streptomycin therapy based on bacteriological studies in cervicofacial actinomycosis]."
5.	Penicillin V (Phenoxymethylpenicillin)FDA LinkGeneric 07/01/2013 - "All forms of actinomycosis are treated with high doses of intravenous penicillin G over two to six weeks, followed by oral penicillin V. Large studies on cervicofacial actinomycosis are lacking. "
6.	Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin)FDA LinkGeneric 07/01/2013 - "All forms of actinomycosis are treated with high doses of intravenous penicillin G over two to six weeks, followed by oral penicillin V. Large studies on cervicofacial actinomycosis are lacking. "
7.	Amoxicillin (Wymox)FDA LinkGeneric 12/07/1982 - "Amoxycillin--an alternative treatment for cervicofacial actinomycosis?" 09/21/1982 - "Amoxycillin - an alternative treatment for cervicofacial actinomycosis?"
8.	Nicorandil (SG 75)IBA 04/01/2008 - "Dual pathology: cervicofacial actinomycosis and nicorandil-induced oral ulceration."
9.	ThymolIBA 12/15/1945 - "Colloidal thymol in the treatment of cervicofacial actinomycosis."
10.	Tetracycline (Achromycin)FDA LinkGeneric 06/01/1963 - "Cervicofacial actinomycosis treated with prolonged penicillin and tetracycline therapy. "

Therapies and Procedures

1.	Therapeutics 10/01/1990 - "This allowed prophylactic therapy to prevent the possible development of cervicofacial actinomycosis." 01/01/1976 - "[Cervicofacial actinomycosis: current status of diagnosis and therapy]." 10/01/1974 - "Clinical aspects and therapy of cervicofacial actinomycosis." 03/01/1973 - "[Clinical aspects and therapy of cervicofacial actinomycosis]." 03/11/1954 - "[Bacteriology, diagnosis, clinical aspects and therapy of the dental cervicofacial actinomycosis]."
2.	Solid-State Lasers 07/01/2013 - "The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Nd:YAG laser on Actinomyces israelii, filamentous bacteria causing cervicofacial actinomycosis. "
3.	Oral Hygiene (Dental Hygiene) 11/29/2003 - "Poor dental hygiene leading to caries and an inflammation in his right upper jaw probably was the cause of cervicofacial actinomycosis with intracranial extension. " 01/01/2014 - "Physicians must be aware of typical clinical presentations (such as cervicofacial actinomycosis following dental focus of infection, pelvic actinomycosis in women with an intrauterine device, and pulmonary actinomycosis in smokers with poor dental hygiene), but also that actinomycosis may mimic the malignancy process in various anatomical sites. "
4.	Orthognathic Surgery 04/01/2001 - "Cervicofacial actinomycosis following orthognathic surgery: report of 2 cases."
5.	Tracheostomy 09/01/1994 - "An unusual case of cervicofacial actinomycosis presenting as acute upper airway obstruction and demanding urgent tracheostomy is reported. "