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This document discusses Actinomyces and Nocardia. It notes that Actinomyces are gram positive, sulfur granule forming bacteria related to tooth decay. They are anaerobic, filamentous bacteria that were originally mistaken for fungi. Actinomycosis is an infection caused by Actinomyces that forms indurated masses with pus containing sulfur granules. Pulmonary actinomycosis makes up 15% of cases and can be mistaken for malignancy. Nocardiosis causes subcutaneous infections, pulmonary infections, and brain absc

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Simon Onsongo

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