Ludwig’s angina is a rare but serious bacterial skin infection that affects your mouth, neck, and jaw. Considered a type of cellulitis, Ludwig’s angina spreads rapidly to infect the soft tissues below ...

Ludwig angina occurs when a bacterial infection in your teeth or jaw causes symptoms like tongue swelling, tooth pain, neck pain, and difficulty breathing or swallowing. This condition is named after ...

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Ludwig’s angina is a rare, serious skin infection that develops on the floor of the mouth and the neck. It results from bacteria that are present due to other issues, such as a tooth abscess or a ...