Lemierre syndrome (LS) is a rare complication of bacterial pharyngitis/tonsillitis and involves an extension of the infection into the lateral pharyngeal spaces of the neck with subsequent septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein(s). It is associated with anaerobic septicemia and death in young, healthy patients. Due to the high frequency of benign oropharyngeal infections in this population, the diagnosis of LS is often elusive on initial presentation. This can result in treatment delays. This activity describes the presentation of Lemierre syndrome and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in the care of these patients.
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- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
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ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
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- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Critical Care, Critical Care Medicine, General Otolaryngology, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, General Thoracic, Head & Neck/Oral, Hematology, Hospital Medicine, Infectious Disease, Infectious Diseases/Medical Microbiology, Internal Medicine, Neurocritical Care, Non-Thoracic Surgery, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Pediatric Otolaryngology
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