Odontogenic Infection; a pain in the back

We report such a case where haematogenous spread of bacteria from a 64-year-old man's odontogenic infection was established as the probable cause of his discitis. He presented to accident and emergency twice complaining of back pain, pyrexia, and tachycardia, he was subsequently diagnosed with discitis and a para-spinal abscess. Both resolved following extraction of the infected tooth and long-term antibiotics.Clinical relevance: This case raises awareness of the possible serious complications of untreated odontogenic infections and the extent of their impact. It also highlights the importance of interdisciplinary approaches between Oral Surgery and medical specialities to ensure successful patient outcomes.
Source: Oral Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research