Evaluation of the mandibular third molar pericoronitis flora and its susceptibility to different antibiotics prescribed in france

J Clin Microbiol. 2003 Dec;41(12):5794-7. doi: 10.1128/JCM.41.12.5794-5797.2003.

Abstract

This work assessed the polymicrobial flora of mandibular third molar pericoronitis. Obligate anaerobes were found in almost all cases (32 of 35). Amoxicillin and pristinamycin were the most effective against the flora, particularly aerobic organisms. Metronidazole alone or combined with spiramycin was the most effective drug against obligate anaerobes.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / classification
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Bacteria, Aerobic / classification
  • Bacteria, Aerobic / drug effects
  • Bacteria, Aerobic / isolation & purification*
  • Bacteria, Anaerobic / classification
  • Bacteria, Anaerobic / drug effects
  • Bacteria, Anaerobic / isolation & purification*
  • Bacterial Infections / drug therapy*
  • Gram-Negative Bacteria / classification
  • Gram-Negative Bacteria / drug effects
  • Gram-Negative Bacteria / isolation & purification*
  • Gram-Positive Bacteria / classification
  • Gram-Positive Bacteria / drug effects
  • Gram-Positive Bacteria / isolation & purification*
  • Humans
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Molar, Third / microbiology*
  • Pericoronitis / drug therapy
  • Pericoronitis / microbiology*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents