title: Severe infections of the head and neck resulting from gas-forming organisms: report of case.
abstract: A case of severe infection of the head and neck associated with gas-forming organisms in a patient with fractures of the mandible is presented. Selected aspects of antibiotic therapy are discussed.
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Schroeder
authors.forename: E D
authors.initials: ED
authors.lastname: Sarha
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Hendrickson
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Healey
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D000328:Adult; D001439:Bacteroides / Q000302:isolation & purification; D005491:Focal Infection, Dental / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008337:Mandibular Fractures / Q000150:complications*; D009333:Neck; D010462:Peptostreptococcus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D013291:Streptococcus / Q000302:isolation & purification