Lemierre's syndrome by Bacillus circulans, Fusobacterium nucleatum and Staphylococcus aureus with involvement of the internal and external jugular vein

• Published in: Germs Vol. 11; no. 2; pp. 314 - 318
• Main Authors: Severiche-Bueno, Diego Fernando, Insignares-Niño, Diego Alejandro, Severiche-Bueno, David Felipe, Vargas-Cuervo, María Teresa, Varón-Vega, Fabio Andrés
• Format: Report
• Language: English
• Published: 01.06.2021

INTRODUCTIONLemierre's syndrome refers to the septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein, secondary to a pharyngeal infection. Although it mainly affects the internal jugular vein, isolated cases have been described of involvement of the external jugular vein. The main etiological age...