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Ludwig’s angina complicated with a massive necrotizing fasciitis caused by an unusual pathogen: Bacillius spp.

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT: Ludwig’s angina and necrotizing fasciitis are aggressive infectious manifestations that can present in the cervicofacial region. The severity of these entities depends, up to some extent, to the immunological state of the patient. Diabetes mellitus alters the immune system, allowing maxillofacial infections to progress aggressively. Bacillius spp. is a group of typically innocuous bacteria; however, they can unchain relevant infectious pathologies in immunocompromised patients. The purpose of this study is to describe a case of an uncontrolled diabetic patient with a Ludwig’s angina which progressed to a massive necrotizing fasciitis caused by bacillius spp. Explaining the severity of this class of infections and the special attention that should be paid to this type of case; Furthermore, when the culture reveals pathogens that are usually not involved in the development of this class of conditions.

Source: International journal of interdisciplinary dentistry

DOI: 10.4067/s2452-55882022000200152

Authors: Nicolás Solano, Paulina Gutiérrez, Enmanuel Parra, Salomón Ramos

Institutions: Universidad del Zulia, Hospital Universitario de Maracaibo

Language: English

Topic: Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4294816660