Actinomycotic appendicitis: Chronic suppurative appendicitis resulting from infection by Actinomyces israelii. . It is extremely rare, but it is important to diagnose it, since failure to treat it adequately may result in protracted illness with extensive local spread. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Actinomycotic appendicitis is available below.
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