title: The microbiology and chemotherapy of odontogenic infections.
abstract: This article reviews the complexity of the microbiological environment of odontogenic infections. With an understanding of the organisms involved, the appropriate antibiotic can be chosen. A review of current antibiotic choices and the rationale for their selection is also presented.
authors.affiliation: Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Moenning
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Nelson
authors.forename: R B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Kohler
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D014076:Tooth Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents