Actinomycosis, also known as lumpy jaw, is a bacterial infection caused by Actinomyces bacteria that can enter the face through trauma, surgery, or other infections. It often requires long-term antibiotic treatment as the infection can be difficult to treat. The document discusses actinomycosis and includes images showing symptoms such as facial masses and lesions in the mouth that can indicate actinomycosis or secondary syphilis, another infection caused by bacteria.

1. By Dr. Mahdi Faour

2. Actinomycosis
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.

4. Actinomycosis,
Cervicofacial

6. Sulphur granules in Actinomycosis

10. Actinomycosis
presenting as a large
facial mass

13. Symptoms of Syphilis in the
mouth

14. This image depicts a lingual mucous patch on the tongue of a
patient who was subsequently diagnosed with secondary
syphilis, due to the Treponema pallidum bacterium.

15. Primary Syphilis

16. Secondary Syphylis