Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 64, Issue 9 , Pages 1377-1380 , September 2006

Microbiology and Antibiotic Sensitivities of Head and Neck Space Infections of Odontogenic Origin

  • Anthony J. Rega, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Formerly, Chief Resident; and Currently, Private Practice, San Ramon, CA.
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  • Shahid R. Aziz, DMD, MD

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, NJ.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Dr Aziz: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, 110 Bergen St, Room B854, Newark, NJ 07103-2400
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  • Vincent B. Ziccardi, DDS, MD

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, NJ.

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PII: S0278-2391(06)00694-X

doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2006.05.023

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 64, Issue 9 , Pages 1377-1380 , September 2006

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