Question 167 · LDEK · Odontogenic infections

Indicate the false information regarding actinomycotic inflitration:

  1. A. it is usually localized in the preauricular and submandibular area.
  2. B. it is usually very painful on palpation.
  3. C. the skin covering the infiltration is usually reddened.
  4. D. it can be accompanied by fistulas, especially in lengthy cases.
  5. E. it is usually not accompanied by a reaction from surrounding lymph nodes.
Hint

Compare the actinomycotic infiltrate with an acute pyogenic infiltrate: one is board-hard yet surprisingly quiet.

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