Ludwig's angina

MONDO:0006576

Severe cellulitis of the submaxillary space with secondary involvement of the sublingual and submental space. It usually results from infection in the lower molar area or from a penetrating injury to the mouth floor. (From Dorland, 27th ed)

Also known as: cellulitis (disease) of mouth floor, mouth floor cellulitis (disease)

1 clinical trial for this condition and its sub-types, 0 tagged with Ludwig's angina itself.

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↑ Mouth disorder (1910) ↑ Cellulitis (31)

Including sub-types (1) Tagged with Ludwig's angina (0)

Not yet recruiting 1

Antibiotic penetration study aims to improve infection treatment

Knowledge-focused Not yet recruiting

This study looks at how the antibiotic delafloxacin spreads through the body in 20 adults with serious skin, soft tissue, bone, or joint infections. Researchers will measure drug levels in blood and in tissues collected during surgery. The goal is to understand if the drug reache…

Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC

Ludwig's angina

Where it sits in the disease tree

Antibiotic penetration study aims to improve infection treatment