The topic Actinomycosis of Urinary Bladder you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Pelvic Actinomycosis.

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• Actinomycosis is a rare and chronic infection, caused predominantly by the bacterium Actinomyces israelii and to a lesser extent by other Actinomyces species. Pelvic Actinomycosis is a very rare bacterial infection of the organs and tissues in the pelvic region
• The bacteria exist naturally in the mucous lining of the nose, throat, mouth, digestive tract, and female reproductive tract, and are not normally harmful. These anaerobic bacteria have the ability to grow in the absence of oxygen, or in reduced concentrations of oxygen
• However, any injury, trauma, or surgical procedure can cause the bacterial cells to enter deeper tissues, where they are not normally found. Since these bacteria can grow without oxygen, they can thrive in such environments, resulting in infection
• In the case of Pelvic Actinomycosis, a majority of the affected individuals are females, who have used or are currently using intra-uterine contraceptive devices (IUDs). However, some cases of testicular and bladder infections have also been reported
• It is believed that the use of IUDs may cause erosion of the endometrium, facilitating the entry of bacteria to the depths of uterine tissue. The exact mechanism of infection of testes or bladder is presently unclear
• The symptoms of Pelvic Actinomycosis may include genital mass or abscess, lower abdominal or pelvic pain, constipation, and vaginal discharge (in women)
• Examination of the fluid drainage under microscope to check for “sulfur granules” and culture of affected tissue specimen, along with imaging techniques may be employed to diagnose actinomycosis. The tissue specimen may need to be procured surgically
• Intense and prolonged treatment with antibiotics is necessary to remove the infection. In some cases, the abscess may need to be surgically drained or removed
• With prompt diagnosis and sustained treatment, Pelvic Actinomycosis is curable. However, if the infection becomes generalized via spread of bacteria through the bloodstream, it can spread to other organs and tissues. In such cases, the recovery can be prolonged 

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