The pus from an abscess in a patient's jaw contains microbes that form yellowish grainy masses and appear filamentous under the microscope. Neither antifungal medication nor a normal course of antibiotics has been effective in treating the infection. The abscess is likely the result of infection with

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Actinomyces is known to cause infections that produce sulfur granules, which are yellowish grainy masses. It is a filamentous bacterium and can be resistant to standard antibiotics, requiring specific treatment.

The Pus from an Abscess in a Patient's Jaw Contains