Actinomycosis
ICD-10 Code
A42
Actinomycosis
Definition
Actinomycosis is a chronic bacterial infection that commonly affects the face and neck. It is usually caused by an anaerobic bacteria called Actinomyces israelii. Actinomyces are normal inhabitants of the mouth, gastrointestinal tract, and female genital tract, and do not cause an infection unless there is a break in the skin or mucosa. The infection usually occurs in the face and neck, but can sometimes occur in the chest, abdomen, pelvis, or other areas of the body. The infection is not contagious.
Also known as Actinomyces infection — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 8478 per MONDO
- ICD10CM A42 per MONDO
- ICD9 039 per MONDO
- MESH D000196 per MONDO
- NCIT C34350 per MONDO
- Orphanet 457095 per MONDO
- UMLS C0001261 per MONDO
Drugs indicated
| Drug | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Ampicillin | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Demeclocycline | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Penicillin G | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Penicillin V | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |