Pseudoactinomycosis

Pseudoactinomycosis is a rare disease that manifests itself as painless subcutaneous abscesses or nodules that can occur on the skin, mucous membranes and internal organs. This disease is caused by microorganisms that are not actinomycetes, but rather actinomycete-like bacteria.

Pseudoactinomycosis can occur as a result of various factors, including skin trauma, surgery, and the use of certain medications. Symptoms of pseudoactinomycosis can vary from person to person, but usually include painful subcutaneous abscesses or nodules that may be hard and painful.

Diagnosis of pseudoactinomycosis can be difficult due to the lack of specific symptoms and signs and due to its similarities with other diseases such as boils. In some cases, a tissue biopsy may be required to confirm the diagnosis.

Treatment for pseudoactinomycosis usually includes antibiotics, which can help kill the bacteria that causes the disease. However, as with other bacterial infections, the choice of antibiotic should be based on the sensitivity of the bacteria to antibiotics.

Overall, pseudoactinomycosis is a rare disease that can be difficult to diagnose and treat. However, if you think you may have pseudoactinomycosis, contact your doctor for more information and treatment recommendations.

Pseudoactinomyosis (lat. actinomyces → actinomitos - “radiant mushroom”; synonym: anthropogenic actinomycosis, alveococcus, glandular syphilis, filamentous syphilis) is a rare disease caused by a syphilitic spirochete, in which atypical granulomas appear in parenchymal organs (muscles, kidneys, liver, ovary x and etc.).

Etiology and pathogenesis

Pseudoactinomyosis is a cutaneous form of syphilis of the secondary and latent (early) period, characterized by the formation of small yellowish-beige papules in the genital area and armpits. Due to the small size of the lesions, the syphilitic nature of the formation of such papules is beyond doubt. The skin of the external genitalia, the skin of the armpit, the inner thighs, and the arms, mainly around the fingers, are mainly affected. The skin of the back, neck and perineum is very rarely affected. Subsequently, the process acquires an ascending character. Large inflammatory nodes in the shape of a hemisphere are formed, from which thin hanging twisted whitish threads protrude, penetrating directly into the skin or subcutaneous tissue. At the base of the inflammatory node there are yellowish-white plaques or adhesive-plaster formations, the surface of which is shiny, covered with a whitish coating and slightly painful.