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Death from overwhelming odontogenic sepsis: a case report.

Carter L, Lowis E

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Clarendon Way, Leeds, UK. lachlan_carter@hotmail.com

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.

Published 10 September 2007 in Br Dent J, 203(5): 241-2.
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