| In rare cases actinomycosis may be disseminated via the bloodstream, in which case lesions appear in most parts of the body. |
| The primary infection of glanders and of actinomycosis may also occur on the face. |
| Thoracic actinomycosis may result from inhalation of the organism into the air passages and is usually associated with weight loss, night sweats, coughing, and high fever. |
| The main step in the pathogenesis of actinomycosis is disruption of the mucosal membrane leading to suppuration and abscess formation. |
| Several species of Actinomyces cause the disease actinomycosis in humans and cattle. |
| When it affects the lower jaw, in its early stages, actinomycosis may closely simulate a periosteal sarcoma. |
