title: Actinomycosis of bone.
abstract: Actinomycosis is a rare disease, which is most commonly seen in the cervicofacial region and provides problems in diagnosis and treatment. Cervicofacial actinomycotic osteomyelitis is a curable disease. Its natural history and guides to its management are described.
mesh_terms: D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D000328:Adult; D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D010406:Penicillins / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D010406:Penicillins