Pulmonary actinomycosis

Actinomycosis - pulmonary; Actinomycosis - thoracic

Pulmonary actinomycosis is a rare lung infection caused by one of several specific bacteria.

Respiratory system

Air is breathed in through the nasal passageways, travels through the trachea and bronchi to the lungs.

Gram stain of tissue biopsy

The gram stain procedure is a method of staining microorganisms on a slide using crystal violet to be viewed later under a microscope.

Causes

Symptoms

Exams and Tests

Treatment

Outlook (Prognosis)

Possible Complications

When to Contact a Medical Professional

Prevention