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Lemierre syndrome and nosocomial transmission of Fusobacterium necrophorum from patient to physician.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20862633     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Process    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
BACKGROUND: Human-to-human transmission of Fusobacterium necrophorum has not been described before.
CASE PRESENTATION: We present the case of a 15-year-old girl with Lemierre Syndrome and possible nosocomial transmission of F. necrophorum to her treating physician in hospital.
CONCLUSION: Early diagnosis and treatment of anaerobic pharyngitis is critical to prevent Lemierre Syndrome. Respiratory precautions should be recommended to medical staff caring for patients with suspected Lemierre Syndrome to prevent nosocomial transmission.
Authors:
J Bonhoeffer; D Trachsel; J Hammer; E Nava; U Heininger
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2010-09-22
Journal Detail:
Title:  Klinische Pädiatrie     Volume:  222     ISSN:  1439-3824     ISO Abbreviation:  Klin Padiatr     Publication Date:  2010 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-12-17     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0326144     Medline TA:  Klin Padiatr     Country:  Germany    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  464-6     Citation Subset:  IM    
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© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.
Affiliation:
Paediatric Infectious Diseases and Vaccines, University Children's Hospital Basel, Switzerland.
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