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SUMMA RY: A case of dental sepsis is presented which resulted in a deep neck infection and enntually caused a mediastinal abscess. The microbiology of such a mixed infection is briefly discussed with emphasis on the synergistic activity of tht! organisms. The anatomy of the fascial spaces is also described to draw attention 10 the possible routes of spread of this potentially life threatening condition.
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