[Cervico-facial cellulitis of oral and dental origin: study of 26 cases at the Lomé University Hospital].

The authors report 26 cases of cervico-facial cellulitis of mouth and dental origin. They highlight the severity of those affections. The original entry is dental caries in 88.4% of cases. Adequate treatment consisting of a surgical drainage, a suppression of the original entry and antibiotherapy combining a penicillin, an aminoglycosid and metronidazol. Preventive therapeutic measures are prescribed.