All of the following statements are true regarding cervicofacial actinomycosis, EXCEPT_____________?

The discharging pus contains visible sulphur granules

110-20% of actinomycosis cases occur in cervicofacial region

Cultures on blood agar often produce a typical molar tooth morphology

There is usually history of trauma such as tooth extraction or a blow to the jaw

Cervicofacial actinomycosis is an uncommon but fascinating infection of the head and neck.

Approximately 60% of actinomycosis infections are associated with the face and neck (cervicofacial actinomycosis)

although it can occur in the thoracic (15%) and abdominal (20%)

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ND11-12-2022