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Br Dent J
; 177(9): 340-2, 1994 Nov 05.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-7980982
RESUMO
An unusual case of metastatic paraspinal abscess and paraplegia is presented. This was a consequence of simple dental extractions and subsequent bacteraemia from a neglected mouth. Neurosurgical intervention and tissue culture yielded organisms almost certainly of dental origin. No alternative primary nidus of infection could be found. The importance of oral health to general health is emphasised.