Ludwig’s Angina
Ludwig’s Angina LUDWIG’S ANGINA Ludwig’s Angina is a rapidly spreading cellulitis of the floor of the mouth which involves submandibular space secondary to dental infection. Submandibular space is divided into sublingual space (above the mylohyoid) and submaxillary space (below the mylohyoid muscle) Bacteriology: Mixed infections involving both aerobes and anaerobes are common like, alpha haemolytic streptococci, staphylococci […]
