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actinomycosis

DEFINITIONS OF: actinomycosis

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n disease of cattle that can be transmitted to humans; results from infection with actinomycetes; characterized by hard swellings that exude pus through long sinuses

Types:
cervicofacial actinomycosis, lumpy jaw
the commonest and least severe form of actinomycosis; affects the face and neck regions
thoracic actinomycosis
a serious form of actinomycosis that affects the chest
abdominal actinomycosis
a serious form of actinomycosis that affects the abdomen
Type of:
zoonosis, zoonotic disease
an animal disease that can be transmitted to humans
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