Hematogenous dissemination of thoracic actinomycosis due to Actinomyces meyeri.
1985
J R Lentino, and
J E Allen, and
M Stachowski
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D008297
Male
Males
D001853
Bone Marrow
The soft tissue filling the cavities of bones. Bone marrow exists in two types, yellow and red. Yellow marrow is found in the large cavities of large bones and consists mostly of fat cells and a few primitive blood cells. Red marrow is a hematopoietic tissue and is the site of production of erythrocytes and granular leukocytes. Bone marrow is made up of a framework of connective tissue containing branching fibers with the frame being filled with marrow cells.
A person 6 to 12 years of age. An individual 2 to 5 years old is CHILD, PRESCHOOL.
Children
D004653
Empyema
Presence of pus in a hollow organ or body cavity.
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000190
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.
D000196
Actinomycosis
Infections with bacteria of the genus ACTINOMYCES.