Lemierre's syndrome caused by Fusobacterium necrophorum complicated with multiple brain abscesses-A case report, literature review, and suggested management

Clin Case Rep. 2021 Dec 4;9(12):e05142. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.5142. eCollection 2021 Dec.

Abstract

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 approach was successful. Hyperbaric oxygen treatment (HBOT) should be considered in refractory or severe cases.

Keywords: brain abscess; hyperbaric oxygen therapy; infectious diseases; lemierre syndrome; neurosurgery.

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  • Case Reports