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• Actinomycosis is a granulomatous suppurative bacterial disease caused by Actinomyces. • Usually results following tooth extraction, odontogenic infection, or facial trauma. Clinical Features • Oral-cervicofacial disease is the MC form, characterized by a painless "lumpy jaw." • Pelvic actinomycosis is a rare but proven complication of use of intrauterine devices. Diagnosis • Accurate diagnosis depends on careful histologic analysis. • Presence of sulfur granules within purulent specimen is pathognomonic. Treatment • Penicillin and sulfonamides are typically effective against these infections.