Microbiota Associated with Infections of the Jaws

• Main Authors: Elerson Gaetti-Jardim (Author), Luis Fernando Landucci (Author), Kathlenn Liezbeth de Oliveira (Author), Iracy Costa (Author), Robson Varlei Ranieri (Author), Ana Cláudia Okamoto (Author), Christiane Marie Schweitzer (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The microbial infections involving the craniofacial skeleton, particularly maxilla and mandible, have direct relationship with the dental biofilm, with predominance of obligate anaerobes. In some patients, these infections may spread to bone marrow or facial soft tissues, producing severe and life-t...