Ludwig's angina after severe thrombocytopenic purpura associated with dengue fever

Rev Soc Bras Med Trop. 2014 Jan-Feb;47(1):116-8. doi: 10.1590/0037-8682-0054-2013.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dengue / complications*
  • Humans
  • Ludwig's Angina / etiology*
  • Male
  • Purpura, Thrombocytopenic / complications*
  • Severity of Illness Index