Actinomycosis is caused by______________?
Correct answer: C. Anaerobic, gram positive, non-acid fast bacteria.
- A. Fungus
- B. Acid fast, non-motile bacillus
- C. Anaerobic, gram positive, non-acid fast bacteria.
- D. Retrovirus
Explanation
Actinomycosis is caused by Actinomyces, a branching, filamentous, anaerobic or microaerophilic Gram-positive bacterium that is non-acid-fast. Despite its fungus-like appearance, it is bacterial and is treated with antibacterial agents.
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