Gastrointestinal Variant of Lemierre Syndrome due to Fusobacterium nucleatum: A Case Report

Introduction: Pyogenic liver abscess is a noteworthy health concern in North America, characterized by a mortality rate ranging from 2 to 12%. This condition is often polymicrobial, with Streptococcus species and Escherichia coli as the predominant causal pathogens in Western countries. Fusobacteriu...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Reshad Salam, Abhiroop Verma, Michael Noeske, Lynna Alnimer, Eric M. Sieloff, Marc S. Piper
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2024-03-01
Series:Case Reports in Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Online Access:https://beta.karger.com/Article/FullText/536619