Lemierre's Syndrome in a Patient with Severe Lupus Nephritis
Lemierre’s syndrome is a rare septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein with frequent metastatic complications following an acute oropharyngeal infection. Immunocompromised patients are at higher risk of developing this syndrome owing to the decreased host response and increased risk of...
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| Language: | English |
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Nepal Medical Association
2011-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of Nepal Medical Association |
| Online Access: | http://jnma.com.np/jnma/index.php/jnma/article/view/37 |