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Ludwig's Angina (Ludwigs Angina)

Severe cellulitis of the submaxillary space with secondary involvement of the perimandibular spaces. It usually results from infection in the lower molar area or from an infection following a penetrating injury to the MOUTH FLOOR.
Also Known As:
Ludwigs Angina; Submandibular Space Infection; Angina, Ludwig's; Ludwig Angina; Submandibular Space Infections
Networked: 109 relevant articles (4 outcomes, 5 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Mediastinitis
2. Vomiting
3. Nausea
4. Exanthema (Rash)
5. Diarrhea

Experts

1. Saheeb, Birch Dauda: 2 articles (04/2019 - 01/2018)
2. Ferriastuti, Widiana: 1 article (09/2022)
3. Gunawan, Feredy: 1 article (09/2022)
4. Figaro, Keegan: 1 article (07/2022)
5. Figaro, Nicholas: 1 article (07/2022)
6. Giddings, Stanley: 1 article (07/2022)
7. Seecheran, Naveen A: 1 article (07/2022)
8. Seecheran, Rajeev V: 1 article (07/2022)
9. Seecheran, Valmiki K: 1 article (07/2022)
10. Aryal, Barun B: 1 article (06/2022)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Ludwig's Angina:
1. Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination (Co-amoxiclav)FDA Link
2. Penicillin G (Benzylpenicillin)FDA LinkGeneric
3. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)IBA
4. Penicillins (Penicillin)FDA Link
5. SulfonamidesIBA
6. Clavulanic Acid (Potassium Clavulanate)FDA LinkGeneric
7. Amoxicillin (Wymox)FDA LinkGeneric
8. AminoglycosidesIBA
9. loracarbef (Lorax)FDA Link
10. Anesthetics (Anesthetic Agents)IBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Laryngoscopes
2. Sternotomy
3. Airway Management
4. Therapeutics
5. Surgical Decompression