[Lemierre syndrome: a complication of an oropharyngeal infection].
We report a case of Lemierre syndrome in a healthy infant, initially presenting with otitis media and angina. Lemierre syndrome is a disease that every pediatrician must know. Early diagnosis and treatment with antibiotics are necessary to decrease mortality. A review of the history and the complications of Lemierre syndrome is presented.
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Service de pédiatrie générale, hôpital Archet-II, 151, route de Saint-Antoine-de-Ginestière, 06202 Nice cedex 3, France. ppolyniki@yahoo.fr
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Bailly
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D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D005839:Gentamicins; D008795:Metronidazole; D019980:Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination; D002439:Cefotaxime