| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3153143 | Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | 2015 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Panton-valentine leukocidin (PVL) is a pore-forming cytotoxin produced by some clones of Staphylococcus aureus that is associated with infections ranging from uncomplicated skin and soft tissue infections to life-threatening necrotizing pneumonia. PVL S aureus-associated maxillofacial infections are rarely reported; therefore, a high degree of clinical suspicion is warranted and close liaison with microbiologists and appropriate samples are required for optimal management. This report discusses the management and learning points from 3 such cases managed by the Greater Glasgow and Clyde National Health Service maxillofacial surgical teams.
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Authors
John FRCS (OMFS), FDS, Huma MBBS, MRCP, FRCPath, Andrew FRCPath, Craig FRCS (OMFS), FDS,