We report a case of Actinomyces oris endocarditis in a 14-year-old boy who had a 2-week history of dyspnea on exertion without other constitutional signs. Transthoracic echocardiography was …

Actinomyces spp. are Gram-positive anaerobic bacilli found colonizing the human oropharynx, gastrointestinal tract, and urogenital tract (1). Immunosuppression and local tissue damage, …

Feb 8, 2023 · Actinomyces spp. reside on mucosal surfaces and gain access to deeper tissues via surgical procedures, trauma, etc., disrupting the mucosal barrier. The main niche is the oral …

Actinomyces is a genus of the Actinomycetia class of bacteria. They all are Gram-positive and facultatively anaerobic, growing best under anaerobic conditions. [2] . Actinomyces species …

In a study characterizing 195 fresh Actinomyces isolates collected from supra- and subgingival plaque samples of five adults with chronic periodontitis, A. oris (formerly A. viscosus serotype …

Mar 7, 2025 · Actinomyces causing endocarditis is extremely rare, with only one prior case of Actinomyces oris endocarditis reported in 2020 in Thailand. We present the first case ever …

Oral bacteria Actinomyces oris and Streptococcus oralis are abundant in early dental plaque and on oral mucosa. The aims of this study were to determine the mechanisms by which S. oralis …

Mar 1, 2020 · Actinomyces species are gram-positive, facultative anaerobic bacilli. Infection caused by Actinomyces species is usually limited to cervicofacial, thoracic, and …

May 9, 2023 · Actinomycosis (pronounced “ack-tin-oh-my-COH-sis”) is a rare bacterial infection that causes pus-filled areas (abscesses) surrounded by bumpy tissue. You get it from bacteria …

We report a case of Actinomyces oris endocarditis in a 14-year-old boy who had a 2-week history of dyspnea on exertion without other constitutional signs. Transthoracic echocardiography was …