21Jun 2017

ANATOMICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL CONSIDERARTIONS IN MANAGEMENT OF ODONTOGENIC CELLULITIS IN A FIVE YEAR OLD PATIENT: REPORT OF A CASE.

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Odontogenic facial cellulitis refers to infections arising from the dentition and its adjacent supporting periodontal structure. Facial involvement has higher risk of complications due to the proximity of sensitive anatomical structures. Cellulitis is mainly caused by Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes (especially Group A beta-haemolytic S. pyogenes). Patients present with local symptoms such as erythema, swelling, tenderness and warmth and may also have systemic symptoms. Pediatric patients deserve special considerations with respect to anatomic, physiologic and pharmacologic differences from adults. Early diagnosis and correct treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics is mandatory to avoid life-threatening complications.

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[Kanupriya Rathore. (2017); ANATOMICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL CONSIDERARTIONS IN MANAGEMENT OF ODONTOGENIC CELLULITIS IN A FIVE YEAR OLD PATIENT: REPORT OF A CASE. Int. J. of Adv. Res. 5 (Jun). 1274-1277] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com

Dr Kanupriya Rathore
Jodhpur Dental college and general hospital, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India

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Article DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/4535      
DOI URL: https://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/4535

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