infections
Actinomycosis
Treatment of Actinomycosis
Drainage of abscesses Antibiotics Treatment of actinomycosis consists of Draining abscesses with a needle (usually inserted through the skin) or with surgery Giving high doses of antibiotics Antibiotics such as penicillin ortetracyclinemust be taken for at least 2 months and may be needed for more than 12 months. CT or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be used to determine whether abscesses are resolving. Surgery may be necessary, particularly if the infection affects critical areas such as the spine. Women who have pelvic actinomycosis have their IUD removed and are given penicillin. An extensive pelvic infection may require additional drainage of abscesses. Sometimes the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries need to be removed. 