adjective relating to or caused by actinomycosis, a bacterial infection typically affecting the face and neck
Actinomycotic infections are a type of bacterial infection caused by Actinomyces bacteria, commonly affecting the mouth, throat, lungs, and digestive tract.
Actinomycotic infections can lead to oral abscesses and jaw bone destruction, requiring dental intervention for treatment.
Actinomycotic infections can also occur in animals, particularly in livestock such as cattle and sheep, causing similar symptoms as in humans.
Actinomycotic bacteria are characterized by their filamentous growth pattern and can form branching structures resembling fungal hyphae.
The term 'actinomycotic' may be used by writers specializing in medical or scientific topics when discussing infections caused by Actinomyces bacteria.
Biologists studying infectious diseases may use 'actinomycotic' to describe conditions related to Actinomyces infections.
Microbiologists researching Actinomyces bacteria may use 'actinomycotic' to describe characteristics or manifestations of these infections.
Medical doctors diagnosing or treating patients with Actinomyces infections may use 'actinomycotic' in their clinical notes or discussions.