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Revision as of 15:06, 8 October 2020
Microbiology
- Obligate anaerobe
- Long, thin Gram-negative bacillus
Clinical Manifestations
- Causes 10% of acute pharyngitis in ages 15-30, as many as Group A Strep
- Pharyngitis may be complicated by Lemierre syndrome, a septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein
Diagnosis
- Not detectable on routine throat culture, because it's anaerobe
Management
- Sometimes need to add metronidazole despite appropriate empiric antimicrobials
