title: Ludwig'S angina following self application of an acidic chemical.
abstract: Ludwig's angina is a potentially life threatening diffuse cellulitis usually resulting from odontogenic infection. We report a case of Ludwig's angina resulting from self administration of an acidic chemical to treat toothache.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan.
authors.forename: O O
authors.initials: OO
authors.lastname: Gbolahan
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, State Hospital, Osogbo, Osun State.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Olowookere
authors.affiliation: Department of Microbiology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Aboderin
authors.affiliation: Federal Medical Center, Ido-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Omopariola
keywords: Acid chemical; Ludwig’s angina.; Toothache