Focal Infection

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Localized infection of a small scale concentrated in a focus. It is a potential source of disease for the entire organism, most often when it is weakened (surgery, chemotherapy, etc.).

Active search and elimination of focal infection is necessary before starting oncological treatment (radiotherapy, chemotherapy), before major surgical procedures (cardiac surgery), etc.

The most common focal infections include:

• Odontogenic focal infection - the source can be periapical granulomas, cysts, all teeth without vital pulp, pulpitis (pulpitis), retained roots, ...

 For more information see Focal infection of odontogenic origin.

• Chronic tonsillitis, sinusitis.
• Urinary tract infection.
• Gynecological infections.

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Related Articles

• Focal infection of odontogenic origin
• Urinary tract infection

References

• VOKURKA, Martin. The Great Medical Dictionary. 8. edition. Prague : Maxdorf, 2009. 1144 pp. ISBN 978-80-7345-166-0.