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: 24 relevant articles (1 outcomes, 4 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1.	Actinomycosis
2.	Pelvic Infection
3.	Inflammation
4.	Infection
5.	Rheumatoid Arthritis

Experts

1.	Hombach, Michael: 1 article (05/2014)
2.	Aceto, Leonardo: 1 article (05/2014)
3.	Hafner, Jurg: 1 article (05/2014)
4.	Kamarshev, Jivko: 1 article (05/2014)
5.	Urosevic-Maiwald, Mirjana: 1 article (05/2014)
6.	Kolm, Isabel: 1 article (05/2014)
7.	Laurent, Frédéric: 1 article (01/2014)
8.	Gleizal, Arnaud: 1 article (01/2014)
9.	Chidiac, Christian: 1 article (01/2014)
10.	Breton, Pierre: 1 article (01/2014)

Drugs and Biologics

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

1.	Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination (Co-amoxiclav)FDA Link 05/01/2014 - "The patient was treated with amoxicillin-clavulanic acid for 3 months, which produced complete clearance of her cervicofacial actinomycosis.Our"
2.	Penicillins (Penicillin)FDA Link 12/01/1985 - "Antibiotic treatment of cervicofacial actinomycosis for patients allergic to penicillin: a clinical and in vitro study." 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]." 08/15/1950 - "[General and local penicillin therapy of cervicofacial actinomycosis]."
3.	Streptomycin (Streptomycin Sulfate)FDA Link 08/01/1954 - "[Conservative penicillin and streptomycin therapy based on bacteriological studies in cervicofacial actinomycosis]."
4.	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. "
5.	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. "
6.	Amoxicillin (Wymox)FDA LinkGeneric 12/07/1982 - "Amoxycillin--an alternative treatment for cervicofacial actinomycosis?" 09/21/1982 - "Amoxycillin - an alternative treatment for cervicofacial actinomycosis?"
7.	tebufenozide (Mimic)IBA 02/01/2004 - "In conclusion, the clinical presentation of cervicofacial actinomycosis is variable and may mimic a malignant lesion or chronic granulomatous infections. " 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. "
8.	Nicorandil (SG 75)IBA 04/01/2008 - "Dual pathology: cervicofacial actinomycosis and nicorandil-induced oral ulceration."
9.	Tetracycline (Achromycin)FDA LinkGeneric 06/01/1963 - "Cervicofacial actinomycosis treated with prolonged penicillin and tetracycline therapy. "
10.	SulfonesIBA 03/01/1950 - "[Cervicofacial actinomycosis and sulfones]."

Therapies and Procedures

1.	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. "
2.	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. "
3.	Orthognathic Surgery 04/01/2001 - "Cervicofacial actinomycosis following orthognathic surgery: report of 2 cases."
4.	Tracheostomy 09/01/1994 - "An unusual case of cervicofacial actinomycosis presenting as acute upper airway obstruction and demanding urgent tracheostomy is reported. "
5.	Osteotomy 06/01/1992 - "Cervicofacial actinomycoses following sagittal split ramus osteotomy: a case report."