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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Main Authors: Jawad, II, Chandna, A, Morris-Jones, S, Logan, S
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2018