Acute osteomyelitis of the maxilla in the newborn.
Acute osteomyelitis of the maxilla in the new born is a rare infective condition of the maxilla which subsequently spreads to include the eye, nasal and oral cavities with their attending signs and symptoms. Possible sequelae include death, ophthalmological, laryngological and dental complications. The organism responsible is usually Staphylococcus aureus and early diagnosis and treatment can result in rapid resolution of the condition.
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, National University of Singapore, National University Hospital, Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 0511.
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D000208:Acute Disease; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003023:Cloxacillin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla; D008439:Maxillary Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D003023:Cloxacillin