Lemierre's syndrome: a sinister sore throat every clinician should remember

Fusobacterium necrophorum is an anaerobic gram-negative bacterium that can present as a painful sore throat. Although uncommon, clinicians need to be aware of this condition as this can present a diagnostic challenge, with the initial symptoms being non-specific followed by a fulminant course...

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Main Authors: Siba Prosad Paul, Ritu Beri, Michael John Linney
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hacettepe University Institute of Child Health 2012-10-01
Series:The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
Online Access:https://turkjpediatr.org/article/view/1681
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