Mandibular osteomyelitis due to Raoultella species

Abstract

This is the first case of mandibular osteomyelitis caused by <i>Raoultella</i> species reported in the literature. In contrast to other forms of osteomyelitis, the pathogenesis of mandibular osteomyelitis involves contiguous spread from an odontogenic focus. Risk factors for mandibular osteomyelitis include a history of fracture, irradiation, diabetes and steroid therapy. This report adds to the growing literature of infections caused by this genus of bacteria, and raises the possibility of this organism's role in odontogenic infections.