Characterization of an influenza A(H3N2) virus isolated from a case of Lemierre syndrome, encephalitis, and uveitis in Italy

International Journal of Infectious Diseases 2026 Open access

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Authors: Antonio Mastroianni, Sara Piacentini, Valeria Vangeli, G. Guadagnino, Marzia Facchini, Emanuela Giombini, Giuseppina Di Mario, Concetta Fabiani, Luciana Chidichimo, Lavinia Berardelli, Marianna Puzzo, Giuseppina Giannico
+5 more Maria Vittoria Mauro, Francesca Greco, Paola Stefanelli, Sonia Greco, Simona Puzelli
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2026.108693
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Abstract

Lemierre syndrome (LS) is a rare, life-threatening complication of an acute oropharyngeal infection. Here, a rare case of LS due to influenza A(H3N2) infection characterized by venous thrombosis of the jugular vein, concomitant lymphocytic encephalitis, and uveitis was described. Moreover, we compared this case with other literature-reported cases with complications due to LS.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Infectious Encephalopathies and Encephalitis Bacterial Infections and Vaccines Virology and Viral Diseases

Publication details

Journal / source
International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
167
Pages
108693–108693
Publication date
5 April 2026
Language
EN