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Actinomyces

A genus of gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria whose organisms are nonmotile. Filaments that may be present in certain species are either straight or wavy and may have swollen or clubbed heads.
(Source: National Library of Medicine 2013 MeSH Scope Note and Classification)

Images

Figure 1. Gram stain of hepatic aspirate, showing Actinomyces israelii.

Figure 2. Fluorescent antibody stain of hepatic aspirate, showing Actinomyces israelii.

Figure 3. Gram stain of peri-hepatic drainage, showing Actinomyces.

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