| Title |
Maxillofacial infections and overview of causes microbiological features, treatment modalities and predictors of longer hospitalization / |
| Translation of Title |
Maxillofacial Infections and Overview of Causes Microbiological Features, Treatment Modalities and Predictors of Longer Hospitalization. |
| Authors |
Sarafiant, Christopher Alexander |
| Full Text |
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| Pages |
30 |
| Keywords [eng] |
Odontogenic infection, non odontogenic infection,Dental surgery, Bacterial infection, fungal infection, Maxillo facial space infection, Mouth diseases, Length of stay |
| Abstract [eng] |
Objective: In this literary review, the titular topics of causes, microbiological features, treatment modalities and predictors of longer hospitalisation of maxillofacial infections will be discussed and presented. This will be done by breaking down each subtopic individually, talking about the most common features of each. Methods: Narrative literature review Conclusion: Maxillo-facial infections are a complex topic that still brings many challenges to dental practice today. The Origin of the causes is broad and can be odontogenic and non-odontogenic. While treatment modalities for most infections are already well established, newer methods are still emerging. Successful treatment also relies on timely diagnosis in order to avoid further complications and spread. Longer treatment which would require longer hospitalisation, can be predicted by factors such as age, underlying health issues and if the patient has self-medicated prior to visiting the clinician. The latter factor especially can cause many complications as the use of painkillers, antibiotics, and home remedies can reduce symptoms allowing for the infection to spread further and delaying diagnosis and treatment for too long. |
| Dissertation Institution |
Vilniaus universitetas. |
| Type |
Master thesis |
| Language |
English |
| Publication date |
2023 |
