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[A microbiologic study on anaerobic bacteremia after dental extraction]
Taehan Ch'Ikkwa Uisa Hyophoe Chi
|March 1, 1990
Summary
Tooth extraction can lead to bloodstream infections (bacteremia) caused by anaerobic bacteria. This study identifies common anaerobic species found after dental procedures, aiding antibiotic selection for preventing organ abscesses.
Area of Science:
- Oral Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Anaerobic Bacteriology
Context:
- Tooth extraction is a common dental procedure.
- Post-extraction bacteremia can lead to serious complications like abscesses in parenchymatous organs.
- Anaerobic bacteria are implicated in post-extraction bacteremia and subsequent infections.
Purpose:
- To identify the specific anaerobic bacterial species associated with post-extraction bacteremia.
- To provide baseline data for future antibiotic sensitivity studies.
- To guide clinicians in selecting appropriate antibiotics for treating post-extraction bacteremia.
Summary:
- Pre-operative blood cultures were negative in all 32 patients.
- Post-operative blood cultures revealed anaerobic and facultative species in 80% of group 1, 73.3% of group 2, and 28.6% of group 3 patients.
- Identified genera included Streptococcus, Bacteroides, Actinomyces, Staphylococcus, Peptostreptococcus, Peptococcus, Propionebacterium, Fusobacterium, nonenterococcus, and Corynebacterium.
Impact:
- Establishes the prevalence of specific anaerobic bacteria in post-extraction bacteremia.
- Informs clinical decision-making for antibiotic therapy.
- Contributes to understanding the etiology of anaerobic infections originating from dental procedures.