Lemierre's syndrome: a complication of acute oropharyngitis

Agarwal, R., Arunachalam, P.S. and Bosman, D.A. (2000) Lemierre's syndrome: a complication of acute oropharyngitis. Journal of Laryngology and Otology, 114(7), pp. 545-547. (doi: 10.1258/0022215001906110) (PMID:10992941)

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Abstract

Lemierre’s syndrome is a recognized but infrequently seen complication of acute oropharyngitis. In this case report the patient presented with acute sore throat that led to a bacteraemia with internal jugular vein thrombosis and subsequent cranial nerve palsies.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Iyer, Mr Arunachalam
Authors: Agarwal, R., Arunachalam, P.S., and Bosman, D.A.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
Journal Name:Journal of Laryngology and Otology
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
ISSN:0022-2151
ISSN (Online):1748-5460

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