Atypical Lemierre's syndrome caused by Prevotella oris.

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    • Subject Terms:
      LEMIERRE syndrome; PREVOTELLA; ACTINOMYCES; SEPTIC shock; SEPSIS; OROPHARYNX; VENOUS thrombosis; DISEASES
    • Abstract:
      Lemierre's syndrome is a rare form of severe sepsis secondary to oropharyngeal infection characterized by septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein with disseminated infections, with the lungs being the most frequent target. We report the case of a previously healthy 15-year-old admitted to the intensive care unit because of septic shock, brain and lung abscesses, and a positive blood culture for Prevotella oris with a clinical presentation compatible with the diagnosis of Lemierre's syndrome. Conclusion: This is an atypical presentation of Lemierre's syndrome because of the isolated microorganism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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