Lemierre's syndrome: how a sore throat can end in disaster.
| Τίτλος | Lemierre's syndrome: how a sore throat can end in disaster. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2004 |
| Authors | Karkos, P. D., Karkanevatos A., Panagea S., Dingle A., & Davies J. E. |
| Journal | Eur J Emerg Med |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pagination | 228-30 |
| Date Published | 2004 Aug |
| ISSN | 0969-9546 |
| Λέξεις κλειδιά | Bacteremia, Contrast Media, Female, Fusobacterium Infections, Fusobacterium necrophorum, Humans, Jugular Veins, Middle Aged, Oropharynx, Pharyngitis, Syndrome, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Venous Thrombosis |
| Abstract | Lemierre's syndrome is characterised by a history of recent oropharyngeal infection, clinical or radiological evidence of internal jugular vein thrombophlebitis and isolation of an anaerobic pathogen. We present a case report and review the literature. |
| DOI | 10.1097/01.mej.0000127655.99754.38 |
| Alternate Journal | Eur J Emerg Med |
| PubMed ID | 15249813 |
