What Is Ludwig's Angina?
9. Diagnosis
Your doctor is likely to want to perform a brief physical exam, including looking inside your mouth. They might also want to know more about your medical history and about the symptoms you are feeling. If Ludwig’s angina is suspected, further testing will likely be requested to help confirm the diagnosis.
Testing to diagnose the condition will generally include taking samples of fluids to help look for signs of an infected. This will also help to identify the specific pathogen responsible for the infection. Imaging software will also sometimes be used to help give experts a visual image of the patient’s mouth.
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