Lemierre's syndrome-A diagnostic challenge

Martin Bedan; Witold Gloksin; Trine Langfeldt Hagen

doi:10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2023.116023

Lemierre's syndrome-A diagnostic challenge

Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 2023 Oct;107(2):116023. doi: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2023.116023. Epub 2023 Jul 13.

Authors

Martin Bedan¹, Witold Gloksin², Trine Langfeldt Hagen³

Affiliations

¹ Aalborg University Hospital, Thisted Hospital, Thisted, Denmark. Electronic address: m.bedan@rn.dk.
² Aalborg University Hospital, Thisted Hospital, Thisted, Denmark. Electronic address: w.gloksin@rn.dk.
³ Aalborg University Hospital, Thisted Hospital, Thisted, Denmark. Electronic address: trine.hagen@rn.dk.

PMID: 37499606
DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2023.116023

Abstract

In this case report, we present a young man with Lemierre's syndrome, which is a potentially fatal condition most commonly caused by the bacterium Fusobacterium necrophorum. When Lemierre's syndrome is suspected, it is important to consider X-ray, ultrasound, and CT scan, as they can bring tremendous diagnostic value.

Keywords: Bacterial infection; Case report; Fusobacterium necrophorum; Lemierre's syndrome.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Fusobacterium necrophorum
Humans
Lemierre Syndrome* / diagnosis
Lemierre Syndrome* / drug therapy
Lemierre Syndrome* / microbiology
Male
Tomography, X-Ray Computed