title: Chronic osteomyelitis of the jaws.
abstract: The incidence of osteomyelitis has been greatly reduced since the advent of antibiotics. In many 3rd World countries, however, numerous cases of severe advanced osteomyelitis still present annually. A case of subacute osteomyelitis is reported and the pathology and clinical features of chronic osteomyelitis are reviewed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000150:complications; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D011859:Radiography; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis