618: THE FORGOTTEN DISEASE: AN ATYPICAL CASE OF LEMIERRE SYNDROME PRESENTING AS A SHOULDER ABSCESS
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DOI: 10.1097/01.ccm.0000626212.22773.e5
Abstract: Introduction: Lemierre’s Syndrome (LS) is an acute oropharyngeal infection with secondary septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein (JV) and distant septic emboli. Formerly called “the forgotten disease,” it is a rare and potentially fatal… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; abscess; lemierre syndrome; left shoulder ... See more keywords
Mucormycosis: The hidden and forgotten disease
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DOI: 10.1111/jam.15487
Abstract: Mucormycosis is a rare but serious fungal infection caused by a group of moulds called mucormycetes. More attention has recently been paid to it due to its association with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19). Thus, it… read more here.
Keywords: forgotten disease; disease; mucormycosis hidden; hidden forgotten ... See more keywords
Forgotten disease: an atypical case of Lemierre syndrome presenting as a soft tissue abscess
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-242468
Abstract: Lemierre syndrome (LS) is an acute oropharyngeal infection with secondary septic thrombophlebitis and distant septic embolisation. A 29-year-old woman with sore throat, dyspnoea and left shoulder pain, who was on levofloxacin for 3 days, presented with… read more here.
Keywords: abscess; disease atypical; forgotten disease; lemierre syndrome ... See more keywords
[Foodbourne Botulism: A Forgotten Disease].
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DOI: 10.20344/amp.9453
Abstract: Botulism is a serious illness caused by exposure to botulinum toxin. It is manifested by flaccid, paralysis, symmetric and in descending pattern affecting cranial and peripheral nerves. Given the frequent need for invasive mechanical ventilation,… read more here.
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Congenital Syphilis Presenting with Only Nephrotic Syndrome: Reemergence of a Forgotten Disease
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DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2017.32.8.1374
Abstract: Syphilis infection has re-emerged after years of declining incidence. The prevalence of congenital syphilis (CS) has increased in Korea and other countries during the last few decades. Untreated infants develop symptoms such as rhinorrhea, anemia,… read more here.
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Lesson of the month 1: Lemierre's syndrome a reminder of the ‘forgotten disease’
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DOI: 10.7861/clinmedicine.18-1-100
Abstract: ABSTRACT Lemierre’s syndrome is a condition characterised by suppurative thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular (IJ) vein following a recent oropharyngeal infection, with resulting septicaemia and metastatic lesions. It is strongly associated with Fusobacterium necrophorum, a… read more here.
Keywords: lesson month; reminder forgotten; month lemierre; syndrome reminder ... See more keywords