A42.0: Pulmonary actinomycosis

Specific bacteria have spread in your lungs.

Bacteria occur everywhere in the environment. For example, bacteria can be transmitted by air or skin contact. Some bacteria frequently cause diseases if you come into contact with them. Other bacteria can also live on the skin or in the intestines without making us sick. However, you can be weakened by other medical conditions. In that case, you can also fall ill as a result of these otherwise harmless bacteria.

Specific bacteria have caused you to have an inflammation. These bacteria are called actinomycetes. The inflammation often progresses over a longer period. Your lungs have been inflamed by the bacteria. The smooth membrane around your lungs may also have become inflamed. The lungs are surrounded by a smooth membrane. A smooth membrane like this is also located inside the ribs. Both membranes cling to each other via a small amount of fluid.

Lung inflammation commonly causes coughing. You may also cough up pus. Ducts may be formed from the inflamed area to other areas of the body. Pus can be discharged via these ducts.