Anaerobic septicaemia by Fusobacterium necrophorum: Lemierre's syndrome.
Indian J Pediatr
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1998 May-Jun; 65(3): 469-72
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in English
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| ID: sea-81160
ABSTRACT
Lemierre's syndrome is characterized by acute pharyngotonsillitis with secondary thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein which is complicated by multiple metastatic foci of infections. This syndrome is caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum in healthy young persons and is extremely rare in occurrence. A pre-school child with Lemierre's syndrome is reported. The diagnostic and therapeutic aspects are emphasized in order to sensitize physicians to this uncommon condition.
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Syndrome
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Thrombosis
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Humans
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Male
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Pharyngitis
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Tonsillitis
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Child, Preschool
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Fatal Outcome
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Sepsis
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Fusobacterium Infections
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pediatr
Year:
1998
Type:
Article
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