Oral infections and susceptibility of its aetiologic bacteria

Objectives: This study evaluates the distribution of oral infections and the antibiogram of associated bacterial aetiologic agents. With a view to developing sustainable interventional strategies for improved oral health. Methods: Surface and deep sockets specimen were collected from 155 patients wi...

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Hoofdauteurs: Akerele, John, Babaiwa, Upe, Eraga, Sylvester Okhuelegbe, Chukwuma, Nneka, Odai, Emeka Danielson, Obuekwe, Ozoemene Ndubuisi
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Gepubliceerd in: International Association for Dental Research (Nigeria Division) 2021
Online toegang:https://ajoh.oauife.edu.ng/index.php/ajoh/article/view/99
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author Akerele, John
Babaiwa, Upe
Eraga, Sylvester Okhuelegbe
Chukwuma, Nneka
Odai, Emeka Danielson
Obuekwe, Ozoemene Ndubuisi
author_facet Akerele, John
Babaiwa, Upe
Eraga, Sylvester Okhuelegbe
Chukwuma, Nneka
Odai, Emeka Danielson
Obuekwe, Ozoemene Ndubuisi
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description Objectives: This study evaluates the distribution of oral infections and the antibiogram of associated bacterial aetiologic agents. With a view to developing sustainable interventional strategies for improved oral health. Methods: Surface and deep sockets specimen were collected from 155 patients with independent sterile swab sticks. Each specimen was subjected to standard methods for isolation, identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Results: Patients between 20 - 29 years were more predisposed to oral infections with dental caries and it sequale; acute apical periodontitis being the most prevalent oral infection irrespective of sex. Teeth in upper and lower right quadrants of the mouth were most infected and extracted. Streptococci (33.33 %.), Corynebacterium (21.53 %), Staphylococcus (18.75 %) Neisseria (15.97 %) species and were the most prevalent bacteria isolated from both sexes. Less than 40 % of all isolate were susceptible to β lactams in contrast to over 80 % susceptibility to fluoroquinolones. Conclusion: This study recommends the fluoroquinolones for the management of oral infections at the Dental Clinic in University of Benin Teaching Hospital as long as the benefits outweigh the risk.
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spelling oai:ojs2.ajoh.oauife.edu.ng:article-992022-03-15T12:25:34Z Oral infections and susceptibility of its aetiologic bacteria Akerele, John Babaiwa, Upe Eraga, Sylvester Okhuelegbe Chukwuma, Nneka Odai, Emeka Danielson Obuekwe, Ozoemene Ndubuisi Objectives: This study evaluates the distribution of oral infections and the antibiogram of associated bacterial aetiologic agents. With a view to developing sustainable interventional strategies for improved oral health. Methods: Surface and deep sockets specimen were collected from 155 patients with independent sterile swab sticks. Each specimen was subjected to standard methods for isolation, identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Results: Patients between 20 - 29 years were more predisposed to oral infections with dental caries and it sequale; acute apical periodontitis being the most prevalent oral infection irrespective of sex. Teeth in upper and lower right quadrants of the mouth were most infected and extracted. Streptococci (33.33 %.), Corynebacterium (21.53 %), Staphylococcus (18.75 %) Neisseria (15.97 %) species and were the most prevalent bacteria isolated from both sexes. Less than 40 % of all isolate were susceptible to β lactams in contrast to over 80 % susceptibility to fluoroquinolones. Conclusion: This study recommends the fluoroquinolones for the management of oral infections at the Dental Clinic in University of Benin Teaching Hospital as long as the benefits outweigh the risk. International Association for Dental Research (Nigeria Division) 2021-11-24 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Peer-reviewed Article application/pdf https://ajoh.oauife.edu.ng/index.php/ajoh/article/view/99 African Journal of Oral Health; Vol 10 No 2 (2021): Vol10No 2(2021); 20-26 0189-5710 0189-5710 eng https://ajoh.oauife.edu.ng/index.php/ajoh/article/view/99/43
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Babaiwa, Upe
Eraga, Sylvester Okhuelegbe
Chukwuma, Nneka
Odai, Emeka Danielson
Obuekwe, Ozoemene Ndubuisi
Oral infections and susceptibility of its aetiologic bacteria
title Oral infections and susceptibility of its aetiologic bacteria
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title_full_unstemmed Oral infections and susceptibility of its aetiologic bacteria
title_short Oral infections and susceptibility of its aetiologic bacteria
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