Post COVID-19 osteomyelitis in maxillofacial region: A report of 3 treated cases

Abstract

Oral health care professionals have reported about post COVID-19 patients presenting signs of uncommon bacterial diseases such as Osteomyelitis of the maxillofacial region. The hosts at substantial risk of developing these fungal infections were diabetics, immune compromised individuals, patients on corticosteroids, and those with hematologic insufficiencies. Here we report 3 cases that developed osteomyelitis post COVID-19. They were diagnosed and surgically intervened in our department during the peak of COVID-19 pandemic and were kept on long term follow up. Post pandemic the challenge lies with the oral health professionals to diagnose it at an early so as to minimise the disease progression and improve the surgical outcome.