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Rare Case of Lemierre’s Syndrome: Porphyromonas asaccharolytica–Induced Monoplegia, Epiduritis, and Meningitis in a 50‐Year‐Old Woman—A Case Report

Case Reports in Infectious Diseases, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Introduction Lemierre’s syndrome, characterized by internal jugular vein thrombosis and secondary septic emboli following an oropharyngeal infection, is mainly caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum. We report a case of Lemierre’s syndrome caused by Porphyromonas asaccharolytica, resulting in pulmonary septic embolism, acute respiratory failure ...
Alexis Krin, E. Aldige, F. Birot-Jaulin, F. Labaste, S. Buys, Priya Gusain   +5 more
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Successful Nonsurgical Resolution of Descending Necrotizing Mediastinitis: A Case‐Based Illustration of Clinical Management

Case Reports in Infectious Diseases, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Background Descending necrotizing mediastinitis (DNM) is a relatively uncommon complication of deep neck infections. However, with inappropriate use of antibiotics, steroids, or underlying medical problems such as immunocompromised conditions, this type of infection can become life‐threatening.
Feras Al Lami, Abdulfattah Bengheshir, Mohamed Hadi Mohamed Abdelhamid, Priya Gusain   +3 more
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Lemierre’s syndrome caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum complicated with multiple brain abscesses—A case report, literature review, and suggested management

Clinical Case Reports, 2021
We present an unusual case of Lemierre´s syndrome complicated by multiple brain abscesses, a literature review and suggested management. A young man with multiple brain abscesses deteriorated despite two weeks of directed antibiotics. A multidisciplinary
Anders Kjellberg, Olof Bjerin, Elisabeth Franzén‐Röhl, Jiri Bartek Jr., Peter Lindholm   +4 more
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Severe Sepsis After Vaginal Delivery: A Case Report

Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Background Complications of pregnancy and childbearing are one of the most important public health concerns worldwide. Postpartum sepsis remains a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Early recognition and timely intervention, including surgical source control, when necessary, are critical for improving outcomes.
Maryam Dehghan, Suraiya Saleem
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An Atypical Pediatric Headache: Outpatient Presentation of Petrous Apicitis With Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis

Case Reports in Pediatrics, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Background Severe complications of acute otitis media (AOM) are rare in the United States due to widespread antibiotic use. One severe complication of AOM is the contiguous spread of infection to the petrous apex of the temporal bone, causing petrous apicitis.
Merrick J. Harris, Paola Pedraza Cruz, Janet Moore, Deepa Mukundan, Kaylita Chantiluke   +4 more
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Bilateral abducens nerve palsy due to septic thrombophlebitis

American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, 2019
Purpose: To report a case of septic thrombophlebitis producing bilateral abducens nerve palsy. Observation: A 65 year-old woman with recent sinus surgery experienced the onset of horizontal diplopia during treatment for bacteremia. Computer tomography of
Vincent N. Vu, Peter J. Savino, Shira L. Robbins   +2 more
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Severe Necrotizing Community‐Acquired Pneumonia and Bilateral Empyema in an Immunocompetent Patient due to Fusobacterium necrophorum

Case Reports in Pulmonology, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Necrotizing pneumonia and empyema caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum are uncommon. The classical presentation of Lemierre′s syndrome, characterized by pharyngotonsillitis and internal jugular vein thrombosis, is not always observed, and incomplete and atypical variants can cause diagnostic uncertainty and delay in treatment.
Deborah Shefa, Aryan Shiari, Marina Antic, Buddhi P. Hatharaliyadda, Juan Vera Gomez, David Ladin, Igor Dumic, Tun-Chieh Chen   +7 more
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Fusobacterium nucleatum in Health and Disease

MedComm, Volume 6, Issue 11, November 2025.
Fusobacterium nucleatum (Fn), an oral commensal and opportunistic pathogen, primarily colonizes the oral cavity. It contributes to multiple nonmalignant diseases and cancers—especially colorectal cancer—through interaction with the host and other microbes, leading to inflammation, enhanced cellular proliferation, metastatic progression, and immune ...
Xinyi Yang, Shutian Zhang, Tingting Ning, Jing Wu   +3 more
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Necrotizing Fasciitis of Eyelid in Children: A Rare Complication of Varicella Infection

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 10, October 2025.
ABSTRACT Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) of the eyelid is an extremely rare but severe complication of varicella zoster virus (VZV) infection in children. We present a case of an 8‐year‐old girl who developed necrotizing fasciitis of the left eyelid following varicella infection.
Govinda Bhandari, Himal Acharya, Richa Paudyal   +2 more
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Atypical Lemierre syndrome

European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Diseases, 2016
Lemierre syndrome is a complication of oropharyngeal infection and consists of a combination of internal jugular vein septic thrombophlebitis with septicaemia and distant septic emboli (mainly in the lungs). We describe an atypical case with facial vein and anterior jugular vein thrombophlebitis.A 34-year-old woman attended the emergency room with ...
Risoud, M., Mortuaire, G., Chevalier, D., Rysman, B.   +3 more
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