Periapical Tooth Root Infections in Llamas and Alpacas

Authors

  • David E. Anderson Agricultural Practices, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20094269

Keywords:

abscesses, head, neck, camelids, South America, soft tissue, mandibular, maxillary bones, trauma, infection, bacteria

Abstract

Abscesses around the head and neck are increasingly recognized in South American camelids residing on farms in North America. Although many abscesses are confined to the soft tissues, some originate from the mandibular or maxillary bones. Mandibular and maxillary bone infections may be caused by trauma (e.g. resulting in bone sequestra), infection of a tooth, or hematogenous spread of bacteria (e.g. mandibular osteomyelitis).

Author Biography

David E. Anderson, Agricultural Practices, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506

Professor and Head

Cover image of the 42nd Conference Proceedings: Cattle grazing in a spring field along the horizon. In the foreground, one brown cow with a triangle marking and ear tags is posing. Yellow background.

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Published

2009-09-10

Issue

2009

Section

AABP & AASRP Sessions

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