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Query: UMLS:C0343525 (
Lemierre's syndrome
)
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Lemierre's syndrome
is a suppurative thrombophlebitis involving the internal jugular vein, most commonly associated with Fusobacterium necrophorum, usually a complication of oropharyngeal infections. This syndrome is rare and is often overlooked. We present a case of sepsis mimicking initially severe leptospirosis (
Weil's disease
) due to acute febrile illness with multiorgan failure and hyperbilirubinemia. Finally, blood cultures revealed Fusobacterium necrophorum and computed tomography (CT) demonstrated bilateral pulmonary nodules and a thrombus in the right internal jugular vein. Early clinical suspicion is crucial so that appropriate diagnostic investigation and antibiotic therapy can be initiated to minimize the risk of life-threatening complications.
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PMID:Lemierre's syndrome mimicking leptospirosis. 2068 Sep 22
