Ludwig's Angina
Alternate Names : Sublingual Space Infection, Submandibular Space Infection
DefinitionLudwig's angina is a bacterial infection of the floor of the mouth. It involves swelling that may block the airway.
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Ludwig's angina is a type of cellulitis that involves inflammation of the tissues of the floor of the mouth, under the tongue. It often occurs following an infection of the roots of the teeth (such as tooth abscess) or after a mouth injury. Swelling of the tissues occurs rapidly and may block the airway or prevent swallowing of saliva. This condition is uncommon in children.
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