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- Katrine Johannesen, Uffe Bødtger, and Ole Heltberg.
- Department of Lung Medicine, Næstved Hospital, Ringstedgade 61, 4700, Næstved, Denmark, katrinejohannesen@dadlnet.dk.
- J. Thromb. Thrombolysis. 2014 Apr 1; 37 (3): 246-8.
AbstractLemierre's syndrome is an often un-diagnosed disease seen in previously healthy young subjects, presenting with symptoms of pharyngitis, fever and elevated markers of inflammation. The syndrome is characterised by infectious thrombosis of the jugular vein due to infection with Fusobacteria, causing a variety of infectious complications. Rapid diagnosis and treatment is necessary to avoid severe complications or death. Close collaboration with local microbiologist is pivotal. Treatment consists of longterm treatment with penicillin and metronidazole. This is a case report of Lemierre's syndrome.
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