Lemierre's syndrome: still an important clinical entity

Scand J Infect Dis. 2006;38(4):299-301. doi: 10.1080/00365540500349000.

Abstract

We report a case of Lemierre's syndrome caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum and discuss characteristics of this potentially fatal condition which, though rare, may have a rising frequency. Familiarity with the signs and symptoms of Lemierre's syndrome is therefore of great importance.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Fusobacterium Infections / drug therapy
  • Fusobacterium Infections / physiopathology*
  • Fusobacterium necrophorum / drug effects
  • Fusobacterium necrophorum / isolation & purification
  • Fusobacterium necrophorum / pathogenicity*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Syndrome

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents