Pharyngeal abscess complicated by Lemierre’s syndrome: Identification of an atypical germ

Pharyngeal abscess complicated by Lemierre’s syndrome: Identification of an atypical germ

Introduction: Lemierre’s syndrome is a rare but serious complication of an oral infection mostly related to Fusobacterium necrophorum. This condition combines jugular vein thrombosis and septic emboli to the lungs or other organs. Case presentation: We report here an original case of a pharyngeal ab...

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Main Authors: Solène Barguil, Audrey Sousa Alves, Jacques-Robert Christen, Cécile De Jerphanion, Joris Valero, Tiphaine Gaillard, Ludovic Karkowski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-01-01
Series:IDCases
Subjects:
Lemierre's syndrome
Gardnerella vaginalis
Extragenital localization
Pharyngeal abscess
Sexually transmitted infection
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214250921001360

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