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MKA 7.2 Lemierre syndrome (septic thrombophlebitis of the jugular vein)

Content version
U-251.2
Updated
10/20/2025 - 15:02

Recommendations

≥ 18 years
Дозування Ремарки
amoxicillin + clavulanic acid iv 1000/100 mg 6 times daily for at least 2 weeks
≥ 18 years

Contraindications: Allergy to penicillins*
Дозування Ремарки
cefuroxime iv 1500 mg 3 times daily for at least 2 weeks

+

metronidazole iv 500 mg 3 times daily for at least 2 weeks

Comments

*See protocol Policy for antibiotic allergy | Radboud UMC

The final duration of therapy depends on the clinical course and imaging results; at least 14 days IV.

Consider surgery.