title: [Brain abscess after odontogenic infection].
abstract: Dentogenous infections are among the most frequent in the maxillo-facial area. Case report of a dentogenous-pyogenous-actinomycotic mixed infection, with the complication of a secondary brain abcess is given. Consecutively, the patient became an invalid. Origin and pathogenesis of the disease are described. Also, liberal incision and drainage as a preventive measure are recommended.
mesh_terms: D000196:Actinomycosis / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology; D000328:Adult; D001922:Brain Abscess / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D005491:Focal Infection, Dental / Q000150:complications* / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
vernacular_title: Hirnabszess nach dentogenem Infekt.