A42.9: Actinomycosis, unspecified
Bacteria occur everywhere in the environment. For example, bacteria can be transmitted by air or skin contact. Some bacteria cause disease when you come into contact with them. Other bacteria can also live on the skin or in the intestines without making us sick. However, you can be weakened by other medical conditions. In that case, you can also fall ill as a result of these otherwise harmless bacteria.
Specific bacteria have caused you to have an inflammation. These bacteria are called actinomycetes. The inflammation often progresses over a longer period.
The symptoms depend on which area of the body is inflamed. It is common with the disease for pus accumulations to form. Ducts may be formed from the inflamed area to other areas of the body. Pus can be discharged via these ducts.
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