Ludwig's angina after severe thrombocytopenic purpura associated with dengue fever
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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47(1): 116-118, Jan-Feb/2014. tab, graf
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
Here, we report a case of Ludwig's angina, which required surgery because of toothache. The patient had dengue and severe thrombocytopenia as confirmed by clinical and laboratory diagnoses. However, dengue is not included among the predisposing factors for Ludwig's angina.
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Main subject:
Purpura, Thrombocytopenic
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Dengue
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Ludwig's Angina
Type of study:
Risk factors
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Faculdade de Medicina e Ciencias da Saude de Juiz de Fora/BR
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