In simple words: Abdominal actinomycosis is an infection in your belly caused by bacteria usually found in your mouth.It can cause fever, belly pain, and other problems.

Abdominal actinomycosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Actinomyces israelii. This bacterium is typically found in the mouth, nose, and throat, but it can spread to the abdomen, affecting the intestines and peritoneum (the membrane lining the abdominal cavity). The spread often occurs due to poor dental hygiene or a tooth abscess.

Example 1: A patient presents with abdominal pain, fever, and weight loss. Imaging reveals an abscess in the abdomen. A biopsy confirms the presence of Actinomyces israelii., A patient with a history of poor dental hygiene develops peritonitis. Cultures identify Actinomyces israelii as the causative agent., A patient undergoing surgery for appendicitis is found to have an abscess involving the appendix and surrounding tissues.Cultures grow Actinomyces israelii.

Documentation should include signs and symptoms, medical history (including dental hygiene practices), physical examination findings, laboratory results (including cultures and blood tests), imaging results (if applicable), and treatment plan.