Head, Neck, and Orofacial Infections

Assistant Clinical Professor Elie M. Ferneini works at the University of Connecticut, Greater Waterbury Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Waterbury, CT.

"The book's primary topics center around microbiology, diagnosis, and treatment of head and neck infections. It utilizes excellent algorithms and decision trees…. [It] educate[s] healthcare providers about infections of the head and neck to prevent unnecessary harm to patients [which] is a worthy objective.... provides comprehensive guidance in the diagnosis and management of such infections.... The material is well organized and clearly written [and] the clinical photography and radiograph quality is acceptable,... [also] the tables are organized well.... This is a high-quality book that is immensely useful for healthcare professionals, especially dental professionals.... I recommend dental schools use this book and for it to be kept as a reference text in every dental practice. In addition, this should be a reference text for any healthcare professional in emergency medicine." Review by Binita Satpathy, DDS (Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry), ©Doody's Review Service 2025. Doody's Score: 77, 3 stars

• Part 1: General Topics Related to Head, Neck, and Orofacial Infections1. Immunobiology of Infectious Disease2. Bacteriology of the Head and Neck Regions3. Nonbacterial Microbiology of the Head, Neck, and Orofacial Region4. Anatomy Relevant to Head, Neck, and Orofacial Infections5. Introduction to the Laboratory Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases6. Imaging for Maxillofacial Infections7. Principles of Surgical and Medical Management of Infections of the Head and Neck Region8. Principles of Antibiotic Therapy for Head, Neck, and Orofacial Infections Antimicrobial Pharmacology for Head, Neck, and Orofacial Nonbacterial InfectionsPart 2: Infections of the Head and Neck10. Infections of the Facial Skin and Scalp11. Brain and Meningeal Infections12. Orbital Infections13. Infections of the Ear and Mastoid14. Nasal and Paranasal Sinus Infections15. Salivary Gland Infections16. Odontogenic Infections of the Fascial Spaces17. Infections of the Periodontium18. Osteomyelitis of the Jaws19. Oropharyngeal and Tonsillar Infections20. Laryngitis, Epiglottitis, and Tracheitis21. Infections of the Thyroid GlandPart 3: Special Topics Related to Head and Neck Infections22. Neck Infections Related to Vascular Interventions23. Head, Neck, and Orofacial Infections in Pediatric Patients24. Infections in Critically Ill Patients25. Head, Neck, and Orofacial Infections in Immunocompromised Patients26. Infection in the Craniomaxillofacial Trauma Patient27. Infections Following Head and Neck Reconstruction28. Microbiologic Considerations With Dental and Craniofacial Implants29. Infections Associated With Aesthetic Facial Surgery30. Tuberculosis and Mycobacterial Infections of the Head and Neck31. Anesthetic Considerations in Head, Neck, and Orofacial Infections32. Perioperative Infection Control33. Medicolegal Issues Related to Head and Neck InfectionsAppendicesI. Illustrative Case ReportsII. Case Reports Related to Osteomyelitis and Osteonecrosis