Actinomycosis is a_________________?

Correct answer: B. Anaerobic bacterial disease

  • A. Aerobic bacterial disease
  • B. Anaerobic bacterial disease
  • C. Aerobic fungal disease
  • D. Anaerobic fungal disease

Explanation

Actinomycosis is caused by Actinomyces, a filamentous Gram-positive anaerobic or microaerophilic bacterium, not a fungus. Chronic infection may produce sulfur granules in tissue or pus.

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