ACTINOMYCOSIS Not highly virulent (Opportunist Component of Oral Flora Periodontal pockets a Dental plaque Tonsilar crypts Take advantage of injury to penetrate mucosal barriers Coincident infection Trauma irgervACTINOMYCOSIS Not highly virulent (Opportunist) • Component of Oral Flora ◼ Periodontal pockets ◼ Dental plaque ◼ Tonsilar crypts • Take advantage of injury to penetrate mucosal barriers ◼ Coincident infection ◼ Trauma ◼ Surgery