Maxillofacial infections

By Dr. Mahdi Faour

ActinomycosisActinomycosis (lumpy jaw) is caused by a bacteria introduced to face tissues by trauma, surgery or infection. Long term treatment with antibiotics is often required.

Actinomycosis, Cervicofacial

Sulphur granules in Actinomycosis

Actinomycosis presenting as a large

facial mass

Symptoms of Syphilis in the mouth

This image depicts a lingual mucous patch on the tongue of a patient who was subsequently diagnosed with secondary

syphilis, due to the Treponema pallidum bacterium.

Primary Syphilis

Secondary Syphylis