Actinomycosis (lumpy jaw)

Actinomycosis (lumpy jaw) is caused by a bacteria introduced to face tissues by trauma, surgery or infection. Long term treatment with antibiotics is often required.



Review Date:2/13/2006
Reviewed By: Monica Gandhi, M.D., M.P.H., Assistant Director, Division of Infectious Diseases, UCSF, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.