Ludwig’s Angina

Ludwig’s angina is a bacterial infection of the tongue and floor of the mouth. It can be life-threatening if not treated promptly. Treatment includes IV antibiotics and, in some cases, surgical intervention. In this report, we describe a case with an unusual presentation. Early recognition of the co...

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Published in:European journal of case reports in internal medicine 2022-06, Vol.9 (6), p.003321-003321
Main Authors: Romero, Jesus, Elkattaway, Sherif, Romero, Ana, Latif, Asnia, Al-Fiky, Eman, Al-Nasseri, Abraham, Noori, Muhammad Atif, Al-Alwani, Khaled
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
airway obstruction
bacterial infection
ludwig’s angina
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Summary:Ludwig’s angina is a bacterial infection of the tongue and floor of the mouth. It can be life-threatening if not treated promptly. Treatment includes IV antibiotics and, in some cases, surgical intervention. In this report, we describe a case with an unusual presentation. Early recognition of the condition in such cases is vital to prevent potential complications.
ISSN:2284-2594
2284-2594
DOI:10.12890/2022_003321