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Abstract

Actinomycosis is a chronic, granulomatous infection most commonly caused by the Gram-positive anaerobe Actinomyces israelii. Originally thought to be a fungus, this bacteria is a normal part of the normal oral flora in humans [1]. It can be easily identified by the aggregates of organisms on histopathological analysis. The most frequent sites of infection include the cervicofacial region, lung,