Relationship between region abscess maxillofacial and climate in South Sulawesi

Abstract

Objective: To determine the relationship between abscees development and climate in South Sulawesi Province.Material and Methods: Medical records and x-ray of patient with mandibular abscees was collected from four hospital (Hasanudin University Hospital, Ibnu Sina Hospital, East of Indonesia University Hospital and Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital) and climate data of South Sulawesi Province.Patient data then investigate regarding to domicile and when it is reported.domicile and when it is reported.Results: A total of 96 abscess cases was collected and investigated.Data analyzed showed p>0.05 for the incidences of abscess between dry and rainy season.Conclusion: This study concluded there is no relationship between abscess development and seasons.

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