Gwenn Skar, MD: No financial relationships to disclose
The presentation will describe common pediatric head and neck infections that may mimic odontogenic infections. A brief description of each infection's epidemiology, pathology and causative agent would be reviewed. Treatment would be discussed as well as advice on appropriate referrals and next steps.
Learning Objectives:
Identify common pediatric head and neck infections that mimic odontogenic infections.
Understand the basics of treatment for common pediatric head and neck infections.
Recognize when a referral to a pediatric infectious disease specialist should be made.