actinomycosis

1. Disease of cattle that can be transmitted to humans;
   Results from infection with actinomycetes;
   Characterized by hard swellings that exude pus through long sinuses (synset 114277584)
   is a type of: zoonosis, zoonotic disease - an animal disease that can be transmitted to humans
   subtypes:

   • cervicofacial actinomycosis, lumpy jaw - the commonest and least severe form of actinomycosis; affects the face and neck regions
   • thoracic actinomycosis - a serious form of actinomycosis that affects the chest
   • abdominal actinomycosis - a serious form of actinomycosis that affects the abdomen

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