Comments on <i>From a sore throat to Lemierre syndrome. A case report and literature review</i>
Dear Editor, A recent publication by Drei et al.1 discusses a case involving a young male patient diagnosed with Lemierre Syndrome (LS), who was successfully treated with prolonged antibiotic therapy and anticoagulants without the need for surgery, resulting in a complete clinical recovery. The article provides a comprehensive overview of the epidemiology, aetiology, and treatment options for LS. It highlights the concerning link between a patient's young age and the potential for severe complications, which could lead to a fatal outcome if diagnosis and treatment are delayed. [...]
Authors
- Camilla Botti
- Alessandro Dacrema (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1091-3113)
- Andrea Vercelli
- David A. Gallo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7669-6276)
- Claudia Caborni
- Beatrice Rossi
Institutions
- Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Emergency Care Journal
- Published
- 2025-06-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4081/ecj.2025.14033
- Primary Topic
- Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00