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The critical role of 16S rRNA sequencing in diagnosis and management of an odontogenic deep neck abscess: A case report.

Annachiara Ghiotti, Jacopo Monticelli, Marina Busetti, Michele Maglione, Stefano Di Bella, Fabio Barbone, Raffaella Koncan

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Annachiara GhiottiHygiene and Preventive Medicine Unit, Trieste University Hospital (ASUGI), Trieste, Italy.
Jacopo MonticelliInfectious Diseases Unit, Trieste University Hospital (ASUGI), Trieste, Italy.
Marina BusettiMicrobiology Unit, Trieste University Hospital (ASUGI), Trieste, Italy.
Michele MaglioneMaxillofacial Surgery and Stomatology Unit, Department of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.
Stefano Di BellaInfectious Diseases Unit, Trieste University Hospital (ASUGI), Trieste, Italy.
Fabio BarboneHygiene and Preventive Medicine Unit, Trieste University Hospital (ASUGI), Trieste, Italy.
Raffaella KoncanDepartment of Medical, Surgical and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy.

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Abstract

Odontogenic abscesses are characteristically polymicrobial infections where fastidious anaerobes play a critical role. Conventional culture methods often fail to identify these pathogens, leading to diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. We present a case of a severe deep neck and metastatic lung abscess following third molar extraction. While the initial culture of the abscess drainage was deceiving, 16S rRNA sequencing revealed the infection's real anaerobic nature. Therapy was successfully targeted, leading to full clinical resolution. This case highlights the limitations of culture methods and the importance of molecular diagnosis in guiding optimal management of complicated odontogenic infections.

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16S gene sequencingCulture method failureMolecular diagnosticOdontogenic abscess

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PMID42757125
PMCPMC13584140

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