A Case of Lemierre Syndrome Associatedwith Septic Pulmonary Emboli

Lemierre syndrome is characterized by an acute oropharyngeal infection with secondary septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein and frequent metastatic infections such as septic pulmonary emboli and suppurative arthritis. In the preantibiotic era, this condition generally had a fatal outcome. The presentation is so distinctive that a clinical diagnosis is possible in most cases, and a cure is expected with the appropriate therapy in the majority of patients. We present a case report of Lemierre syndrome with a review of the relevant literature.(Tuberc Respir Dis 2005; 58:73-77)

keywords: Thrombophlebitis, Syndrome, Septic Pulmonary Emboli

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A Case of Lemierre Syndrome Associatedwith Septic Pulmonary Emboli

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Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases