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''Actinomyces bovis'' is a species of the ''[[Actinomyces species - Overview|Actinomyces]]'' genus.
''Actinomyces bovis'' is a species of the ''[[Actinomyces species - Overview|Actinomyces]]'' genus.
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 [[Bones Inflammatory - Pathology#Osteomyelitis|osteomyelitis]] and may extend to surrounding muscles.