infection

Lemierre's syndrome

Lemierre's is thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein. It most often develops as a complication of a sore throat in young, otherwise healthy adults. The thrombophlebitis is a serious condition and may lead to further such as in the blood or septic emboli.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Early: Fever, sore throat,
·Later: Variable, , vomiting, muscle pain, , hepatosplenomegaly

Complications

·Septic shock, kidney failure, liver failure, edema, organ failure, death

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