Abstract
Lemierre's syndrome is characterised by a history of recent oropharyngeal infection, clinical or radiological evidence of internal jugular vein thrombophlebitis and isolation of an anaerobic pathogen. We present a case report and review the literature.
MeSH terms
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Bacteremia / etiology
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Bacteremia / microbiology*
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Contrast Media
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Female
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Fusobacterium Infections / diagnosis*
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Fusobacterium Infections / etiology
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Fusobacterium necrophorum / isolation & purification
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Humans
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Jugular Veins / microbiology
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Middle Aged
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Oropharynx / microbiology
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Pharyngitis / complications*
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Pharyngitis / microbiology
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Syndrome
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Venous Thrombosis / diagnosis
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Venous Thrombosis / microbiology