Multiple space infection of floor of mouth?

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Multiple space infection of the floor of the mouth, also known as cellulitis of the floor of the mouth, was once considered to be one of the most serious and difficult to treat inflammation in the maxillofacial region. With the level of diagnosis and treatment and the rational use of effective antibiotics, this disease has been extremely rare in recent years. Multiple space infection of floor of mouth? Next, I'd like to share my views with you.

Multiple space infection of floor of mouth?

There is interconnection between the tissue spaces of the floor of the mouth. Once cellulitis occurs due to odontogenic and other reasons, it is very easy to spread to each space and cause extensive cellulitis. Multiple space infection of floor of mouth usually refers to bilateral submandibular, sublingual and submental space involved at the same time.

The infection may be suppurative cellulitis of floor of mouth with Staphylococcus aureus; It may also be putrefactive necrotizing cellulitis of floor of mouth caused by anaerobes or putrefactive necrotizing bacteria. The latter is also called Ludwig's angina, which has serious systemic and local reactions.

In the early stage of the inflammation, the swelling was mostly in one side of the submandibular space or sublingual space. Therefore, the local features are similar to that of the submandibular space or infraorbital space cellulitis. If the inflammation continues to spread to the whole mouth floor space around the jaw, there will be diffuse swelling in bilateral submandibular, sublingual and chin.

matters needing attention

Patients with multiple gaps at the bottom of the mouth and infection of this disease should pay attention to keep the oral hygiene clean. It is better to avoid some diseases of the upper respiratory tract at ordinary times. They should clean their mouth more and gargle every day.