Shivesh H Maharaj 1 Show Affiliations »
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The submandibular space is part of the deep neck fascial spaces. Infection within these spaces can cause significant mortality and morbidity. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study is a review of the microbiology of the submandibular space infections seen at the tertiary academic referral hospitals, University of the Witwatersrand. The period of the study is from January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2006. Ninety-three patients were reviewed of which 52 had aspirates taken. The predominant microorganisms were the gram-positive anaerobic cocci. A literature search for this category of infection was also conducted. CONCLUSION: The most commonly isolated microorganisms were the gram-positive cocci. © The Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India 2018.
INTRODUCTION: The submandibular space is part of the deep neck fascial spaces. Infection within these spaces can cause significant mortality and morbidity. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study is a review of the microbiology of the submandibular space infections seen at the tertiary academic referral hospitals, University of the Witwatersrand. The period of the study is from January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2006. Ninety-three patients were reviewed of which 52 had aspirates taken. The predominant microorganisms were the gram-positive anaerobic cocci. A literature search for this category of infection was also conducted. CONCLUSION: The most commonly isolated microorganisms were the gram-positive cocci. © The Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India 2018.
Entities: Chemical
Keywords:
Antibiotics; Infections; Microbiology; Submandibular
Year: 2018
PMID： 31624441 PMCID： PMC6795648 DOI： 10.1007/s12663-018-1159-3
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Maxillofac Oral Surg ISSN： 0972-8270