Maxillofacial infections in lithuanian hospitalised children and adolescents: a 17-years retrospective study

ConclusionThe most common origin of maxillofacial infection was odontogenic among investigated Lithuanian children and adolescents. In the majority of cases, a penicillin group antibiotic was prescribed.Streptococci were the predominant bacteria in the cases of odontogenic infection, whileStaphylococci were the most prevalent among non-odontogenic cases. Nearly 40.0% of isolated microorganisms were resistant to penicillin. High resistance to metronidazole was identified among anaerobic bacteria.
Source: European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research