Even the frequency of cervicofacial actinomycosis occurrence is unclear. Also called ray fungus. All these are normally present in the mouth or the gastrointestinal tract of man. Infection and disease occurs when the protective barriers are broken. The causative micro-organisms grow within the tissue as grossly visible, yellow clusters, often referred to as 'sulphur granules'.
Tenderness is slight or absent.
This condition should be held in mind in any case of intractable periodontal lesions. Pulmonar actinomycosis presents in the lungs, and is accompanied by fever and general malaise, cough and purulent sputum. Cutaneous sinuses may form. Abdominal actinomycosis may cause pain and a palpable mass in the abdomen. The histopathological lesion is usually pathognomonic.