Ludwig's angina due to bacteroides.
This case presentation concerns a 21-year-old Negro man in whom Ludwig's angina developed after a dental infection. The many serious complications encountered with such an infection are described in some detail. The involvement of anaerobic Bacteroides in infections of the head and neck is also noted and the approach to treatment is described.
D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001442:Bacteroides Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D004322:Drainage; D006801:Humans; D008158:Ludwig's Angina / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents