title: Orofacial infections in the 21st century.
abstract: In the 21st century, most orofacial infections are routinely managed with proper clinical assessment, selective diagnostic imaging, appropriate antibiotic therapy and timely surgical intervention. A thorough understanding of contemporary microbiology, pharmacology and surgical anatomy will enable the clinician to minimize the morbidity and mortality of orofacial infections.
authors.forename: Stewart K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Lazow
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001421:Bacteria, Anaerobic / Q000472:pathogenicity; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D001922:Brain Abscess / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D020226:Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D019115:Fasciitis, Necrotizing / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D005491:Focal Infection, Dental / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D006095:Gram-Positive Cocci / Q000472:pathogenicity; D006801:Humans; D008158:Ludwig's Angina / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D008480:Mediastinitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents