Lemierre syndrome, also known as postanginal sepsis, is an illness characterized by the development of a fusobacterial septicaemia with multiple metastatic foci. Lemierre s syndrome or postanginal septicaemia necrobacillosis is caused by an acute oropharyngeal infection with secondary septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein and frequent metastatic infections. For language access assistance, contact the ncats public information officer. Tambien conocida como angiopatia retiniana juvenil, periflebitis retiniana o vasculitis retiniana primaria. Lemierre syndrome is a rare and potentially lifethreatening complication of bacterial infections that usually affects previouslyhealthy adolescents and young adults. If you have problems viewing pdf files, download the latest version of adobe reader. Genetic and rare diseases information center gard po box 8126, gaithersburg, md 208988126 tollfree. Uc davis diagnostic laboratory in fresno, california before joining the usgs. Gastropatia hipertrofica muy infrecuente asociada a hipoproteinemia etiologia desconocida 4. Lemierre syndrome a forgotten complication of acute. Fusobacterium necrophorum is the most common pathogen isolated from the patients. Algunos ataques pueden ser muy intensos e interferir con las actividades cotidianas.
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