2003•Journal of Clinical MicrobiologyOpen access

Unusual Presentation of Lemierre's Syndrome Due to Fusobacterium nucleatum

Michael D. Williams, Caroline A. Kerber, Helen F. Tergin

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We report a case of Lemierre's syndrome due to Fusobacterium nucleatum in a previously healthy 19-year-old male. This is the first case report of Lemierre's syndrome due to thrombophlebitis of the external jugular vein. The patient had a rapid clinical response to anticoagulation and antibiotics, as supported by anecdotal evidence.

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Key concepts: Fusobacterium nucleatum, Lemierre's syndrome, Fusobacterium necrophorum, Fusobacterium, Medicine, Presentation (obstetrics), Thrombophlebitis, Antibiotics