title: Osteomyelitis of the mandible in metastatic staphylococcal infection.
abstract: A case of osteomyelitis of the mandible of haematogenous origin is presented. The possible causes for such a fulminant infection are discussed, including the circumstantial evidence for the possible role of anaerobes in the infection.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D013977:Tibia
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents