Unusual case of Lemierre’s syndrome
A young previously healthy patient presented with sepsis and cavitating pneumonia. Campylobacter rectus was isolated from blood cultures and subsequent CT neck showed an internal jugular vein thrombosis. Treatment was with antibiotics, anticoagulation and supportive management. Lemierre’s syndrome i...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2018
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