Lemierre syndrome caused by Staphylococcus aureus:one case report
10.3969/j.issn.1000-3606.2016.09.012
- VernacularTitle:金黄色葡萄球菌致Lemierre综合征1例报告
- Author:
Mengmeng WANG
;
Hongyang SUN
;
Yu LIU
;
Limei BU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Staphylococcus aureus;
infection;
Lemierre syndrome;
jugular vein thrombosis
- From:
Journal of Clinical Pediatrics
2016;34(9):685-687
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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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.
