A rare case of Lemierre's syndrome caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a facial abscess

Lemierre's syndrome, also known as postanginal sepsis, is characterized by unilateral jugular vein thrombosis; bacteremia, most often due to Fusobacterium necrophorum; and septic pulmonary emboli. Clinically, patients present with a severe sore throat, followed by fever and anterior cervical neck pain over the jugular vein. Most cases involve young healthy adults, but persons of any age may be affected.
Source: Clinical Microbiology Newsletter - Category: Microbiology Authors: Source Type: news