A case report of mesenteric and portal vein thrombosis in a patient with Fusobacterium nucleatum bacteremia
Background: Fusobacterium bacteria are fastidious commensals in the human oropharyngeal microbiome. As pathogens, Fusobacterium are associated with diverse infectious and inflammatory conditions, including Lemierre's syndrome, colorectal cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease. Portal and mesent...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-12-01
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Series: | Thrombosis Update |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666572721000328 |