Lemierre's syndrome caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum complicated with multiple brain abscesses-A case report, literature review, and suggested management

Anders Kjellberg, Olof Bjerin, Elisabeth Franzén-Röhl, Jiri Bartek, Peter Lindholm

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Abstract

We present an unusual case of Lemierre´s syndrome complicated by multiple brain abscesses, a literature review and suggested management. A young man with multiple brain abscesses deteriorated despite two weeks of directed antibiotics. A multidisciplinary approach was successful. Hyperbaric oxygen treatment (HBOT) should be considered in refractory or severe cases.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
Artikelnummere05142
TidsskriftClinical Case Reports
Vol/bind9
Udgave nummer12
Sider (fra-til)e05142
ISSN2050-0904
DOI
StatusUdgivet - dec. 2021

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