Ludwig Angina in a Comorbid Patient: A Case Report

Ludwig's angina is a rapidly evolving and sometimes fatal illness that affects the submandibular, sublingual, and submental regions on both sides of the neck [1].This is an aggressive type of cellulitis characterized by extensive infection of the soft tissue's fascia.It is often caused by an infection of the mandibular molars by a variety of bacteria from the oral flora, including both aerobic and anaerobic components [1]-[3].The most often observed organisms in Ludwig's angina are Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Peptostreptococcus, Fusobacterium, Bacteroides, and Actinomyces [3].Patients frequently experience symptoms such as fever, malaise, chills, and overall weakness.Advanced stages may