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Lemierre's syndrome: An often missed life-threatening infection

Lemierre's syndrome is an uncommon, but fatal infection of the internal jugular vein (IJV) that is usually caused by Fusobacteirum necrophorum although a wide range of bacteria has been reported as causative agents. Typical symptoms include fever, sore throat, neck swelling, pulmonary symptoms...

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Main Authors: Srivali, Narat, Ungprasert, Patompong, Kittanamongkolchai, Wonngarm, Ammannagari, Nischala
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2014
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3963201/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24701068
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0972-5229.128708
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