BioMed Research International· 2018Q2· Review
<i>Actinomyces</i>and Alimentary Tract Diseases: A Review of Its Biological Functions and Pathology
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- Q2SCImago
- 2018year
Short summary
Actinomyces bacteria, though difficult to diagnose, play key roles in dental plaque formation and organic degradation in the gut, and are associated with inflammatory diseases in immunodeficient patients.
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Key points
- Actinomyces are nonmotile, filamentous, Gram-positive bacteria.
- They are associated with actinomycosis, especially in immunodeficient patients.
- Diagnosis of actinomycosis is difficult.
- Actinomyces contribute to dental plaque formation and organic degradation in the GI tract.
- The review discusses their distribution, biological effects, clinical associations with inflammatory diseases, and treatment options.
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Abstract
Actinomyces are nonmotile, filamentous, Gram-positive bacteria that cause actinomycosis in immunodeficiency patients. Although the prognosis of actinomycosis is good, the diagnosis of actinomycosis is quite difficult. Recent studies on actinomycosis have shown that Actinomyces play an important role in various biological and clinical processes, such as the formation of dental plaque and the degradation of organics in the gastrointestinal tract. Here, the distribution of Actinomyces in the digestive tract, and different biological effects of actinomycosis, and its clinical association with inflammatory diseases are discussed. Furthermore, an overview of the most commonly used treatment methods and drugs used to treat Actinomyces infected alimentary canal diseases is presented.
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Field: Microbiology
MicrobiologyMedicine