LEMIERRES-SYNDROME

Lemierre's syndrome is an acute medical condition characterized by ana erobic oropharyngeal infection leading to septic thrombophlebitis of t he internal jugular vein. The illness is often complicated by septic p ulmonary emboli and distant metastatic infections. Treatment consists of surgical drainage of purulent collections and long-term intravenous antibiotic therapy Although Lemierre's syndrome is rare, it is potent ially fatal and remains an important entity for clinicians to recogniz e and treat appropriately.