Abscesses that occur as a result of actinomycosis may develop in many parts of your body, including your lungs. Abscesses can spread easily from one part of your body to another.
If the original site of the infection is located in the skin of your face, it may spread to nearby parts of your body, such as your scalp or ears.
If the original site of the infection is your mouth, it may spread to your tongue, larynx (voicebox), trachea (windpipe), salivary glands and the tubes that connect your throat to your nose.
If the infection spreads to your brain, a brain abscess could develop. See the Health A-Z topic about Brain abscesses for more information about this type of abscess.
