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Table 2 Common physical exam findings of Lemierre’s syndrome

From: Lemierre’s syndrome

Fever

Septic arthritis (most commonly hip or knee)

Pharyngitis/peritonsillar abscess

Jaundice/hepatomegaly

Neck mass/tenderness

Cranial nerve 10, 11, 12 palsies

Anterior cervical lymphadenopathy

Shock

Trismus