Lemierre's syndrome complicating pregnancy.
Lemierre's syndrome is an anaerobic suppurative thrombophlebitis involving the internal jugular vein secondary to oropharyngeal infection. There is only one previous case report in pregnancy which was complicated by premature delivery of an infant that suffered significant neurological damage. We present an atypical case diagnosed in the second trimester with a live birth at term. By reporting this case, we hope to increase the awareness of obstetricians to the possibility of Lemierre's syndrome when patients present with signs of unabating oropharyngeal infection and pulmonary symptoms.
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Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA 30912, USA.
Awonuga
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Bell
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Awonuga
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Helfgott
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D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007601:Jugular Veins; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D018805:Sepsis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents
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