Challenges in the Diagnosis of Abdominal Actinomycosis

Introduction. Actinomycosis is an opportunistic infection characterized by the absence of specific clinical manifestations. The challenges associated with its diagnosis contribute to the lack of official epidemiological data on its incidence. The aim of this study is to analyze current knowledge on etiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, and contemporary approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of abdominal actinomycosis.