Question 352 · LDEK · Odontogenic infections
According to some authors, the „gold standard” in the diagnostics of actinomycosis is:
- A. radiological assessment combined with physical examination.
- B. histopathological examination of affected tissues.
- C. laser diagnostics.
- D. bacteriological examination.
- E. physical examination and ultrasound scan.
Hint
Think of the characteristic microscopic structures found in tissue infected by Actinomyces.
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