Endogenous endophthalmitis secondary to Lemierre’s Syndrome originating from pharyngotonsillitis

Abstract Purpose The purpose of this article is to report a case of Lemierre’s Syndrome producing unilateral endogenous endophthalmitis in a healthy, young woman with a history of tonsillitis. Case report/observations A 17-year-old healthy woman developed fever after a few days of sore throat. She l...

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Published in:	Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection
Main Authors:	Nerea Gangoitia Gorrotxategi, Iñigo Salmeron Garmendia, Henar Heras-Mulero, Santiago López Arbués, Esther Compains Silva
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	SpringerOpen 2024-08-01
Subjects:	Lemierre’s syndrome Endogenous endophthalmitis Thrombophlebitis
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12348-024-00420-2