Table 2. Literature review of deep neck infection with COVID-19

Reference Sex/age Medical history Symptom Time sequence with COVID-19 diagnosis Treatment Prognosis
Orhan et al.4) M/64 Sore throat, left neck and chin pain Simultaneously AntiviralsIntravenous antibioticsSteroidSurgical drainageTracheostomy Expired
Awobajo et al.5) F/60 HypertensionHyperlipidemiaDiabetesChronic kidney disease Sore throat, right neck pain, voice change, odynophagia, drooling, dyspnea 3 weeks after Intravenous antibioticsSurgical drainage (4 times)Tracheostomy Rehabilitation for dysphagia
Özer et al.6) M/45 Fever, general weakness, trismus, left chin and neck swelling After (being quarantined of COVID-19) SteroidIntravenous antibioticsSurgical drainageTracheostomy Discharged
Shiraishi et al.7) M/55 HypertensionSleep apnea Left shoulder pain After 12 days (being admissioned for treatment of COVID-19) AntiviralsIntravenous antibioticsSteroidSurgical drainage Discharged
Sideris et al.8) M/21 Sore throat, fever, odynophagia, voice change Simutaneously Intravenous antibioticsSteroid Discharged
Charlton et al.9) F/- Simutaneously Intravenous antibioticsBedside drainage (2 times) Discharged