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Case Reports
. 2007 Sep 8;203(5):241-2.
doi: 10.1038/bdj.2007.784.

Death from overwhelming odontogenic sepsis: a case report

L Carter  1 , E Lowis
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Case Reports

Death from overwhelming odontogenic sepsis: a case report

L Carter et al. Br Dent J. .

Abstract

A case of fatal Ludwig's angina from an odontogenic origin complicated by chronic lymphocytic leukaemia is presented. This case highlights that death from odontogenic infection is a reality, particularly in those with systemic disease causing immunocompromise. Early surgical intervention, aggressive intravenous antimicrobial therapy and supportive care is imperative.

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    Molloy RD, Cousin GC. Molloy RD, et al. Br Dent J. 2007 Dec 22;203(12):668. doi: 10.1038/bdj.2007.1117. Br Dent J. 2007. PMID: 18084196 No abstract available.

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