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Deep Dermal Injection As a Model of Candida albicans Skin Infection for Histological Analyses

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[Deep maxillo-facial infections].

Riina Richardson¹, Lotta Seppänen

¹HYKS:n kirurginen sairaala ja Helsingin yliopisto, School of Translational Medicine, University of Manchester, UK.

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Summary

Deep maxillo-facial infections, often from chronic dental issues, can spread locally or systemically. Prompt surgical and antibiotic treatment is crucial, especially for medically compromised patients, with urgent referral advised for airway risk or sepsis.

Area of Science:

Dentistry
Infectious Diseases
Oral Surgery

Context:

Deep maxillo-facial infections commonly stem from untreated chronic dental infections.
These infections can lead to local complications like cellulitis and abscesses.
Systemic spread can occur, impacting overall health and complicating existing conditions.

Purpose:

To summarize the origins, complications, and management of deep maxillo-facial infections.
To highlight the importance of timely intervention for severe cases.

Summary:

Chronic dental infections are the primary source of deep maxillo-facial infections.
Complications include local spread, metastatic infections, and exacerbation of systemic diseases (e.g., diabetes, cardiovascular disease).
Treatment involves surgery and antibiotics; urgent referral is necessary for airway compromise, fever, or sepsis.

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Impact:

Emphasizes the critical role of dental health in preventing severe infections.
Underscores the need for prompt medical and surgical intervention.
Informs clinicians about high-risk patients and critical management steps.