INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) 2026 – 400 Free Practice Questions to Pass the Exam

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Actinomycosis is caused by

Actinomyces naeslundii

Actinomyces israelii

Actinomycosis is a rare, chronic bacterial infection caused by Actinomyces israelii. Actinomyces naeslundii, Actinomyces odontolyticus, and Actinomyces viscosus are also species of Actinomyces, but they are not the primary causative agent of actinomycosis. Actinomyces israelii is the most common species implicated in causing this infection.

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Actinomyces odontolyticus

Actinomyces viscosus

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