Actinomyces infections, while rare, can be persistent and challenging to treat. These infections often affect the oral cavity and jawbones, leading to painful swelling and tissue damage if left untreated. With advancements in treatment, therapies such as Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) are being increasingly explored as complementary approaches to support healing and improve outcomes for patients with complicated infections.
Actinomyces (actinomycosis) infections, known for being chronic and stubborn, can be effectively treated with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) as an adjunct to antibiotics and surgery. HBOT works by delivering high concentrations of oxygen under pressure, enhancing the body's immune response, killing anaerobic Actinomyces bacteria, promoting new blood vessels, and helping clear deep, oxygen-poor infections like jaw osteomyelitis or abscesses.
By Lisa St. John, M.S.