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Lemierre syndrome.

Milan D Nadkarni1, Julie Verchick, James C O'Neill

  • 1Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

The Journal of Emergency Medicine
|March 17, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Lemierre syndrome, a serious infection involving throat infection, sepsis, and blood clots, is caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum. Prompt antibiotic treatment with anaerobic coverage is crucial for patient survival.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Vascular Medicine

Background:

  • Lemierre syndrome, often called 'the forgotten disease,' is a rare but severe condition.
  • It typically follows an oropharyngeal infection, leading to internal jugular vein thrombosis and septic emboli.
  • Fusobacterium necrophorum is the primary bacterial cause.

Observation:

  • This case highlights a patient presenting with Lemierre syndrome.
  • The diagnostic process involved identifying the characteristic symptoms and causative agent.
  • Clinical presentation included oropharyngeal infection, sepsis, and internal jugular vein thrombosis.

Findings:

  • Fusobacterium necrophorum was identified as the etiologic agent.
  • Effective antibiotic treatments include clindamycin, metronidazole, and ampicillin-sulbactam.
  • Optimal treatment duration remains to be firmly established.

Implications:

  • Physician awareness of Lemierre syndrome is critical for early diagnosis and intervention.
  • Prompt antibiotic therapy, including anaerobic coverage, is essential to prevent severe morbidity and mortality.
  • This case underscores the importance of recognizing and managing this potentially life-threatening condition despite its decreased frequency.

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