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How common is ludwigs ?
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See below: Named after German physician, Karl Friedrich Willhelm von Ludwig, Ludwig's angina is a rare, but potentially life-threatening. rapidly progressive gangrenous cellulitis of the soft tissues of the neck and floor of the mouth. Often develops after an infection of the roots of the teeth or a mouth injury. The majority of cases of Ludwig's angina occur in healthy patients with no comorbid diseases.
Answered 6/14/2016
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