sore throat

Question 1

bacteria in Lemierre’s disease

Answer 1

Fusobacterium necrophorum

Question 2

etiology of Lemierre’s disease

Answer 2

internal jugular vein thrombosis (tender sternocleidomastoid) –> CT neck with contrast

Question 3

drooling of secretions, stiff neck, woody induration

Answer 3

Ludwig’s angina

Question 4

sore throat, hot potato/muffled voice, deviation of uvula

Answer 4

peritonsillar abscess (Quincy)

Question 5

etiology of epiglottitis

Answer 5

Strep

clinical presentation: hoarseness of voice and respiratory distress