Deep Neck Space Infections — MCQs

Most common cause of retropharyngeal abscess in adults?

Middle age diabetic with tooth extraction with ipsilateral swelling over middle one-third of sternocleidomastoid & displacement of tonsils towards contralateral -

Which muscle is the deepest in the anterior neck region?

In which body site do health workers commonly carry microbes causing healthcare-associated infections (haemolytic Streptococcus)?

Ludwig angina is usually caused by

38 year old male underwent a tooth extraction at a local dental camp. After few days he develops fever and trismus. On local examination, there is a swelling at the angle of jaw . He has a poor oral hygiene and tonsils were pushed medially .No membranous covering or discharging sinus were seen around tonsils. Most likely diagnosis in this condition would be ?

Which of the following bacteria is the most likely cause of toxic shock syndrome?

Which of the following statements about Ludwig's angina is true?

A 15 years old Male presented with history of fever since 2 days, unable to swallow the food with muffled voice. On examination it is noted right tonsil is shifted to midline. What is the diagnosis:

Sitaram a 40-year old man, met with an accident and comes to emergency department with engorged neck veins, pallor, rapid pulse and chest pain Diagnosis is -