J Bonhoeffer1, D Trachsel, J Hammer, E Nava, U Heininger.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Human-to-human transmission of Fusobacterium necrophorum has not been described before. CASE
PRESENTATION: We present the case of a 15-year-old girl with Lemierre Syndrome and possible nosocomial transmission of F. necrophorum to her treating physician in hospital.
CONCLUSION: Early diagnosis and treatment of anaerobic pharyngitis is critical to prevent Lemierre Syndrome. Respiratory precautions should be recommended to medical staff caring for patients with suspected Lemierre Syndrome to prevent nosocomial transmission. © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.
BACKGROUND: Human-to-human transmission of Fusobacterium necrophorum has not been described before. CASE
PRESENTATION: We present the case of a 15-year-old girl with Lemierre Syndrome and possible nosocomial transmission of F. necrophorum to her treating physician in hospital.
CONCLUSION: Early diagnosis and treatment of anaerobic pharyngitis is critical to prevent Lemierre Syndrome. Respiratory precautions should be recommended to medical staff caring for patients with suspected Lemierre Syndrome to prevent nosocomial transmission. © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.
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Year: 2010
PMID： 20862633 DOI： 10.1055/s-0030-1263144
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Klin Padiatr ISSN： 0300-8630 Impact factor: 1.349