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Published on: October 20, 2011
A study of orofacial bacterial infections in elderly Nigerians
V I Ugboko1, F J Owotade, S O Ajike
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. vugboko@oauife.edu.ng
Abstract:
This retrospective study was designed to determine the pattern of occurrence, and principles of management of orofacial bacterial infections in elderly Nigerians. Ninety-two patients aged 55-90 years (mean +/- SD 62.4 +/- 7.5 years), were admitted into the study (male:female ratio 1.1:1). The origin of orofacial infection was predominantly odontogenic and the lower face was three times more commonly involved. The percentage of patients with underlying systemic disease was 16.2%. Patients with underlying disease had a 3.5 times greater risk of developing orofacial infections. Similarly, a significant correlation was demonstrated between both sexes of patients with orofacial infections and underlying illness (P < 0.05). There was a general delay before presenting for treatment (average 19.5 weeks) and the mortality rate was 3.3%. The study findings demonstrate that a significant relationship exists between elderly Nigerians with orofacial infections and systemic disease.
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