Lemierre's Syndrome Caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae: A Case Report and Literature Review.
Cureus
; 15(8): e44434, 2023 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
Lemierre's syndrome is a rare condition that involves anaerobic sepsis following pharyngitis and is characterized by a high mortality rate. It often manifests as a septic embolism within the internal jugular vein due to oropharyngeal infections, leading to vein wall inflammation. Despite modern antibiotics, Lemierre's syndrome remains underdiagnosed and poses a significant threat. We report the case of a 43-year-old man who has alcoholic liver cirrhosis and diabetes mellitus. Symptoms included chest pain, back pain, and neck swelling, with Klebsiella pneumoniae leading to the diagnosis of K. pneumoniae-associated Lemierre's syndrome. Furthermore, K. pneumoniae-associated Lemierre's syndrome is linked to diabetes mellitus and the elderly population. Notably, it showed a tendency for distant metastases, particularly in the lungs and brain. Additionally, central nervous system and renal involvement were observed in a smaller subset of cases.
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