Actinomycosis [Actinomycosis; Actino(Mycetes) + Mycosis; Syn. Luchistogribkov's disease]

What is actinomycosis? Actinomycosis is an infection caused by microorganisms from the Actinobacterium class. This type of bacteria can cause several diseases in humans, including actinomycosis. These infections are widespread in some parts of the world, especially in countries with poor sanitation and health care logistics. Actinomycosis usually affects farmers and agricultural workers. Humans are more prone to this disease than animals. Although the incubation period for the disease is only a few months, it can appear up to ten years after infection.

Like other fungi or bacteria, actinomycetes have a high potential for developing antibiotic resistance. This makes treating actinomycosis time-consuming, treatment can last for several months and may require a surgical procedure in addition to antibiotic therapy.