title: Microbiota associated with infections of the jaws.
abstract: The microbial infections involving the craniofacial skeleton, particularly maxilla and mandible, have direct relationship with the dental biofilm, with predominance of obligate anaerobes. In some patients, these infections may spread to bone marrow or facial soft tissues, producing severe and life-threatening septic conditions. In such cases, local treatment associated with systemic antimicrobials should be used in order to eradicate the sources of contamination. This paper discuss the possibility of spread of these infections and their clinical implications for dentistry, as well as their etiology and aspects related to microbial virulence and pathogenesis.
authors: Laboratório de Microbiologia e Imunologia, Departamento de Patologia e Propedêutica Clinica, Faculdade de Odontologia, UNIV-Universidade Estadual Paulista, Araçatuba, Brazil.
authors: Elerson
authors: E
authors: Gaetti-Jardim
authors: Luis Fernando
authors: LF
authors: Landucci
authors: Kathlenn Liezbeth
authors: KL
authors: de Oliveira
authors: Iracy
authors: I
authors: Costa
authors: Robson Varlei
authors: RV
authors: Ranieri
authors: Ana Cláudia
authors: AC
authors: Okamoto
authors: Christiane Marie
authors: CM
authors: Schweitzer