Culture Actinomyces Test and Its Price in India

Actinomycosis is an infectious disease caused by the species of actinomyces bacteria. The actinomyces bacteria transfer the infection from one body part to another via the tissues of the body. This infectious disease not only affects the skin but to the deep tissues and causes damage. The actinomyces bacteria are usually presents in the oral cavity, throat, digestive tract, urinary tract, and female genital tract.

Culture Actinomyces is to detect the actinomycosis infection, an anaerobic Actinomyces that is involved in actinomycosis infections

Why is Culture Actinomyces Done?

The actinomyces infection in the body takes different forms and affects different parts of the body such as the jaw, abdomen, pelvis, lungs, and mouth, etc., and develops the signs. Some of the signs are related to the symptoms caused by other infections.

• Vaginal Discharge
• Pain, lumps, and swelling in the pelvis area
• Abscesses
• Fever
• Abdominal Pain
• Cough
• Unexplained weight loss
• Woody fibrosis etc.

It is also requested for patients with periodontal disease and sulfur granules.

Sample Type Required

• Pus sample containing the sulfur granules from the sinus tracts
• Sputum sample
• Tissue sample

Conclusion

Actinomycosis infection develops progressively and can affect the individual severely. Early detection of the anaerobic Actinomyces involved in infections and early treatment for actinomyces at the time of occurrence is crucial to prevent it from being chronic.