Lemierre’s Syndrome Due to Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Rolando A. Zamora Gonzalez, Juan C. Sarria, Nicole A. Christians, Michelle Baliss

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Abstract

Lemierre’s syndrome is an uncommon and potentially fatal complication of oropharyngeal and facial infections. It involves an associated septic thrombophlebitis, bacteremia, and septic emboli. Traditionally, compromise of the internal jugular vein has been described in conjunction with an infection caused by anaerobes, especially, Fusobacterium necrophorum. In recent years, however, variant forms have been appearing, including other vessel compromise and other etiologic agents. We present the case of Lemierre’s syndrome in a 31-year-old male with facial vein thrombosis, septic emboli to the lungs, and bacteremia caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. We hope that this case will raise awareness about variant presentations and promote a timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment of this potentially fatal infection.

Original languageEnglish (US)
JournalJournal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports
Volume7
DOIs
StatePublished - 2019

Keywords

  • Lemierre’s syndrome
  • facial vein thrombosis
  • methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
  • septic emboli

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Epidemiology
  • Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
  • Safety Research

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