Ludwig's angina complicated with a massive necrotizing fasciitis caused by an unusual pathogen: Bacillius spp
Int. j interdiscip. dent. (Print)
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15(2): 152-153, ago. 2022. ilus
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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.
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Asunto principal:
Bacillus
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Fascitis Necrotizante
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Angina de Ludwig
Límite:
Adulto
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Int. j interdiscip. dent. (Print)
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina Cl¡nica
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Odontologia
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Patologia
Año:
2022
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Venezuela
Institución/País de afiliación:
La Universidad del Zulia/VE
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Servicio Autónomo Hospital Universitario de Maracaibo/VE
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