Lemierre’s Syndrome of the Uterus: A Case of Fusobacterium necrophorum and Streptococcus anginosus Septic Postpartum Endomyometritis

We report a genital tract Fusobacterium necrophorum and Streptococcus anginosus postpartum infection causing Lemierre's syndrome in a 17-year-old female. This resulted in sepsis, endomyometritis, oophoritis, thrombosis of the right ovarian vein, thrombocytopenia and hysterectomy. Prompt recognition leading to aggressive medical/surgical management of postpartum infection is vital to preserve fertility.