Abstract: Odontogenic infections are frequently encountered in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery.The predominant organism which are found in odontogenic infection are streptococci and staphylococcus.The prevalent odontogenic infections may spread and involve the potential spaces in head and neck region leading to fascial space infection.This article deals with the various microorganisms encountered in orofacial space infection and their incidence and prevalence.
Keywords: Space Infection, Microorganisms, Aerobic, Anaerobic
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