Picture 12

This picture shows Actinomyces israelii in Gram stain.

Actinomyces israelii

Morphology: Gram positive, branching rods that produce sulphur granules

Route of transmission: fomites

Investigations: Gram stain and culture, Sulphur granules in pus

Diseases:

Cervicofacial abscesses

Thoracic, abdominal abscess and pelvic abscesses

CNS abscesses

Treatment: IV Benzylpenicillin G for 2-6 weeks, followed by 3-6 weeks of oral penicillin V

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