A rare cause of Ludwig's angina by Morganella morganii - 16/08/11
Corresponding author. Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, 21 Nan-Ya South Road, Sec. 2, Panchiao, Taipei 220, Taiwan. Tel.: +886 2 8966 7000x4201; fax: +886 2 8966 7000x2149.Summary |
Ludwig's angina is a rapidly spreading and potentially lethal infection involving the floor of the mouth and neck. We present a rare case of Ludwig's angina caused by an unusual microorganism, Morganella morganii, and the group D ⍺-hemolytic streptococcus. To our knowledge, this is the first case of Ludwig's angina and deep neck infection caused by Morganella morganii. Adequate airway maintenance, appropriate use of antibiotics and surgical drainage resulted in survival of the patient without complications.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Ludwig's angina, Deep neck infection, Morganella morganii
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Vol 53 - N° 4
P. e191-e194 - octobre 2006 Retour au numéro
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