Lemierre syndrome: a hidden complication of sore throats.

Published in: International journal of emergency medicine (2023)

This report presents an unusual occurrence of Lemierre syndrome caused by K. pneumoniae, a less frequently encountered causative pathogen in patients without diabetes mellitus. The case highlights the significance of timely and appropriate antibiotic use to prevent potential complications.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
risk assessment
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
risk factors
candida albicans