For language access assistance, contact the ncats public information officer. Lemierre syndrome, also known as postanginal sepsis, is an illness characterized by the development of a fusobacterial septicaemia with multiple metastatic foci. Jun 29, 2007 lemierre syndrome, also known as postanginal sepsis, is an illness characterized by the development of a fusobacterial septicaemia with multiple metastatic foci following an attack of acute tonsillitis. Matias winter d 1, andrea saavedra b 1, carolina grau l 1, jorge caro l 1. Jan 08, 2019 lemierre syndrome is a rare and potentially lifethreatening complication of bacterial infections that usually affects previouslyhealthy adolescents and young adults. Lemierres syndrome necrobacillosis postgraduate medical. Lemierre syndrome genetic and rare diseases information. Fusobacterium necrophorum is the most common pathogen isolated from the patients. The interval between the oropharyngeal infection and the onset of the septicaemia is usually short. Genetic and rare diseases information center gard po box 8126, gaithersburg, md 208988126 tollfree. Lemierres syndrome, a serious complication of acute sinusitis. Lemierre syndrome is a rare and potentially lifethreatening complication of bacterial infections that usually affects previouslyhealthy adolescents and young adults. Es producida por microorganismos anaerobios, siendo.