Lemierre syndrome caused by Staphylococcus aureus: one case report

  • LIU Yu ,
  • BU Limei ,
  • WANG Mengmeng ,
  • SUN Hongyang
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  • The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130021, Jilin, China

Received date: 2016-09-15

  Online published: 2016-09-15

Abstract

Objectives To analyze the clinical features, diagnosis and treatment of Lemierre syndrome. Methods The clinical data of one case of Lemierre syndrome were retrospectively analyzed. The relevant literatures were reviewed. Results The primary infection of the patient was oral infection, and jugular vein thrombosis and metastatic lung abscess were followed. The blood culture showed that Staphylococcus aureus was positive. Lemierre syndrome was diagnosed. After anticoagulation and anti-infection treatment, the symptoms were improved. Conclusion Lemierre syndrome should be considered in present of jugular vein thrombosis and pulmonary abscess caused by infection.

Cite this article

LIU Yu , BU Limei , WANG Mengmeng , SUN Hongyang . Lemierre syndrome caused by Staphylococcus aureus: one case report[J]. Journal of Clinical Pediatrics, 2016 , 34(9) : 683 . DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2016.09.012

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