Temporal, buccal and masticator space infections in an immunocompromised patient: report on a rare case
- Author:
Chaitra Kalkur
;
Atul P. Sattur
;
Venkatesh G. Naikmasur
;
Anusha Rangare Lakshman
;
Nilofer Halim
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Masticator, Submandibular space infection, Opportunistic infection
- From:
Pacific Journal of Medical Sciences
2018;18(1):61-65
- CountryPapua New Guinea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
AIDS” is a term used to describe the various clinical syndromes, specific opportunistic infections or
malignancies that occur with HIV infection. Oral manifestations are common in people with HIV infection. .Oral lesions may be due to decline in immune function. Hence patients with AIDS are subjected to recurrent, Life threatening opportunistic infection. Here is a case report of a 70 year old female who presented with right buccal, masticator and submandibular space infection. A routine blood test reveals seropositivity positive for HIV infection. She was treated with antibiotics and underwent an incision and drainage following hospitalization
