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Eikenella corrodens: a pathogen in head and neck infections
Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology
|December 1, 1979
Summary
Eikenella corrodens can cause serious head and neck infections like osteomyelitis, often alongside other bacteria. This study highlights its role as a significant pathogen following dental procedures or trauma.
Area of Science:
- Oral microbiology
- Infectious diseases
Background:
- Eikenella corrodens is a facultative gram-negative bacillus.
- It is part of the normal oral flora.
Observation:
- E. corrodens was identified as a co-existent or primary cause in six cases of osteomyelitis or orofacial infections.
- These infections occurred after trauma or elective dental extraction.
Findings:
- Eikenella corrodens plays a significant role in head and neck infections.
- Its pathogenic potential in post-traumatic and post-extraction settings is confirmed.
Implications:
- Highlights the need for considering E. corrodens in diagnosing and treating head and neck infections.
- Emphasizes the importance of E. corrodens as a pathogen in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
- Suggests further research into the specific mechanisms of E. corrodens pathogenicity.