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{{Taxobox
|family =Actinomycetaceae
|family =Actinomycetaceae
|genus =Actinomyces
|genus =Actinomyces
|species =''viscosus''
|species =''A. viscosus''
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==Overview==
==Overview==
''Actinomyces viscosus'' is a species of the ''[[Actinomyces species - Overview|Actinomyces]]'' genus. It is a commensal of the oral cavity of dogs and humans.
''Actinomyces viscosus'' is a species of the ''[[:Category:Actinomyces|Actinomyces]]'' genus. It is a commensal of the oral cavity of dogs and humans.
==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
==Pathogenesis==
==Pathogenesis==
''A.viscosus'' is involved in canine actinomycosis and causes localised, subcutaneous pyogranulomatous lesions and fibrovascular proliferation of peritoneal ([[Peritonitis - Cats and Dogs|peritonitis]]) and pleural surfaces in dogs.
''A.viscosus'' is involved in canine actinomycosis and causes localised, subcutaneous pyogranulomatous lesions and fibrovascular proliferation of peritoneal ([[Peritonitis - Cats and Dogs|peritonitis]]) and pleural surfaces in dogs.
It leads to [[Pleural Cavity & Membranes Inflammatory - Pathology#Pyothorax (Thoracic empyema)|pyothorax]], respiratory distress, cutaneous pustules in horses and abortion in cattle.
It leads to [[Pyothorax|pyothorax]], respiratory distress, cutaneous pustules in horses and abortion in cattle.
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