Ludwig’s angina is a skin infection that occurs on the floor of the mouth, underneath the tongue. This bacterial infection often occurs after a tooth abscess, which is a collection of pus in the center of a tooth. It can also follow other mouth infections or injuries.
This infection is more common in adults
\ swelling of the tongue, neck pain, and breathing problems
- pain or tenderness in the floor of your mouth
- difficulty swallowing
- drooling
- problems with speech
- neck pain
- swelling of the neck
- redness on the neck
- weakness
- fatigue
- an earache
- tongue swelling that causes your tongue to push against your palate
- a fever
- chills
- confusion
The complications can be life-threatening
The bacteria Streptococcus and Staphylococcus are common causes. follows a mouth injury or infection, such as a tooth abscess. contribute to developing Ludwig’s angina:
- poor dental hygiene
- trauma or lacerations in the mouth
- a recent tooth extraction
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