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Background
- Infection of submandibular space
- 85% of cases arise from an odontogenic source
- Intubation may be very difficult
Diagnosis
- Mouth pain, drooling, trismus, tongue protrusion,stridor
Treatment
- Abx
- Must cover typical oral flora
Disposition
- Admit
Source
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