Bronchopulmonary Actinomycosis: A Lung Disease of Diagnostic Dilemma

Chowdhury, Md. Abir Tazim and Magdum, Munama (2022) Bronchopulmonary Actinomycosis: A Lung Disease of Diagnostic Dilemma. In: Emerging Trends in Disease and Health Research Vol. 9. B P International, pp. 70-76. ISBN 978-93-5547-421-6

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Abstract

This chapter will discuss bronchopulmonary actinomycosis and our clinical recommendation with the literature review. Actinomycosis is a disease caused by filamentous Gram-positive anaerobic bacteria of the genus Actinomyces. It is a rare and slowly progressive infectious disease affecting various organ systems, including the lung. Given its nonspecific clinical and radiological presentation of pulmonary form, the condition can simulate lung tuberculosis or malignancy. Thus it poses a diagnostic dilemma to the attending physician. Bacteriological culture studies and histological exams are diagnostic pillars that require specific attention to avoid misdiagnosis. It is often a treatable disease condition if diagnosed and treated early on.

Item Type: Book Section
Subjects: Journal Eprints > Medical Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 09 Oct 2023 06:06
Last Modified: 09 Oct 2023 06:06
URI: http://repository.journal4submission.com/id/eprint/2780

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