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− | [[File:actinomyces bovis.jpg|right|thumb|250px|<small><center> bovine actinomycosis, 3-years-old bull, 2-month evolution. (L. Mahin
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| |family =Actinomycetaceae | | |family =Actinomycetaceae |
| |genus =Actinomyces | | |genus =Actinomyces |
− | |species =''bovis'' | + | |species =''A.bovis'' |
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| ==Overview== | | ==Overview== |
− | ''Actinomyces bovis'' is a species of the ''[[Actinomyces species - Overview|Actinomyces]]'' genus. | + | ''Actinomyces bovis'' is a species of the ''[[:Category:Actinomyces|Actinomyces]]'' genus. |
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− | It is found naturally in the oral cavity of cattle and prefers anaerobic conditions but is not a strict anaerobe. Entry of the organism into tissues is following trauma to the mucosa from rough feed or tooth eruption. It causes [[Chronic Inflammation - Pathology#Granulomatous Inflammation|granulomatous inflammation]] of soft tissues and bone, causing [[Mandibular Osteomyelitis|lumpy jaw]]. | + | It is found naturally in the oral cavity of cattle and prefers anaerobic conditions but is not a strict anaerobe. Entry of the organism into tissues is following trauma to the mucosa from rough feed or tooth eruption. It causes [[Granulomatous Inflammation|granulomatous inflammation]] of soft tissues and bone, causing [[Mandibular Osteomyelitis|lumpy jaw]]. |
− | It usually invades the mandible to cause [[Bones Inflammatory - Pathology#Osteomyelitis|osteomyelitis]] and may extend to surrounding muscles. | + | It usually invades the mandible to cause [[Osteomyelitis|osteomyelitis]] and may extend to surrounding muscles. |
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| Surgical treatment is possible when the lesions are small and prolonged parenteral penicillin treatment may be beneficial early in the disease. | | Surgical treatment is possible when the lesions are small and prolonged parenteral penicillin treatment may be beneficial early in the disease. |
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