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PATTERN OF OROFACIAL BACTERIAL INFECTIONS IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN SOUTHWEST, NIGERIA
S T Ibiyemi1, V N Okoje-Adesomoju1, H O Dada-Adegbola
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Journal of the West African College of Surgeons
|May 17, 2016
Summary
This study on orofacial bacterial infections in Nigeria found odontogenic causes are common. While most patients recovered well with treatment, a few cases resulted in mortality.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Orofacial bacterial infections exhibit diverse patterns due to complex head and neck anatomy.
- The high prevalence of contiguous spaces increases the risk of infection spread.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the epidemiological patterns of orofacial bacterial infections.
- To evaluate the management outcomes of these infections in Southwest Nigeria.
Main Methods:
- A prospective study was conducted involving 102 patients over seven months.
- Data collected included socio-demographics, clinical presentation, treatment, and outcomes.
- Statistical analysis involved frequencies, means, medians, and Chi-square tests.
Main Results:
- The mean age of patients was 33.0 years, with a male to female ratio of 1.1:1.
- Odontogenic infections were more common than non-odontogenic causes.
- Multiple fascial space involvement (65.7%) was more frequent than single space involvement.
Conclusions:
- Odontogenic infections are a primary cause of orofacial bacterial infections.
- Prompt and adequate treatment leads to good outcomes, though mortality can occur.
- Early presentation is associated with better outcomes, with pain being the most common symptom.
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