Lemierre syndrome: a case of postanginal sepsis

Lemierre syndrome is a rare disease that's characterized by internal jugular vein thrombosis and septic emboli. These symptoms typically develop after acute oropharyngeal infection by Fusobacterium necrophorum. Although this syndrome is less frequently seen in modern times due to the availabili...

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Published in:The Korean journal of internal medicine 2007-09, Vol.22 (3), p.211-214
Main Authors: Seo, Young Tak, Kim, Mi Jin, Kim, Ji Hoon, Ha, Byung Wook, Choi, Hyo Sun, Kim, Yong Tai, Ham, Young Hwan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Case Report
Embolism
Female
Humans
Jugular Veins
Pharyngitis - complications
Pharyngitis - microbiology
Pulmonary Embolism - etiology
Pulmonary Embolism - microbiology
Sepsis
Venous Thrombosis - etiology
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Summary:Lemierre syndrome is a rare disease that's characterized by internal jugular vein thrombosis and septic emboli. These symptoms typically develop after acute oropharyngeal infection by Fusobacterium necrophorum. Although this syndrome is less frequently seen in modern times due to the availability of antibiotics, physicians must be aware of the syndrome in order to initiate prompt antibiotics therapy, including coverage of the anerobic organisms. We discuss here the case of an 18-year-old female with Lemierre syndrome and we review the relevant literature on this syndrome.
ISSN:1226-3303
2005-6648
DOI:10.3904/kjim.2007.22.3.211