The reported associations between oral and systemic conditions are numerous and include the following diseases: heart disease,6 ventilator-associated pneumonia,7 adverse pregnancy outcome,8 diabetes...

Antibiotics can be of benefit and may even be life-saving in medical and dental treatment, eg Ludwig's angina, brain abscess. The decision to use antibiotics, however, must be based on a thorough...

The Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers (VHFs) are a diverse group of human and animal illnesses characterized by fever, bleeding disorders and often progression to shock and death. Some – notably Ebola, Lassa...

Meticillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is classically associated with healthcare interventions. Consequently, hospital admission represents a prominent risk factor for the acquisition of...