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Spread of odontogenic infection in puerperium: A case report and review of literature

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Although puerperium is associated with many physiological changes, including the risk of infection and reduced immune response, the spread of odontogenic infection is rare. We present a case of a 35-year-old homemaker who is gravida 7 para 3 with 4 days history of bilateral diffuse facial swelling postdelivery. She is markedly pale with a haemoglobin of 5.7 g/dl. There was diffuse swelling in the submandibular, submental, buccal, sub masseteric, and periorbital spaces. The patient was investigated and treated with incision and drainage, extraction of the offending tooth, intravenous antibiotics and supportive care until symptoms resolution.

Source: Journal of Oral Research and Review

DOI: 10.4103/jorr.jorr_12_24

Authors: Mujtaba Bala, Mohammad Abubakar Kaura, Anas Bawa Tsafe, Olufemi Ibrahim Adigun, Laraba Lawan Ahmadu

Institution: Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto

Language: English

Topic: Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4406289652

FWCI: 0.704

Cites: 18

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10