You are correct. Lemierre’s syndrome (LS), also known as anaerobic postanginal septicemia, occurs after infxn of the palatine tonsils and peritonsillar tissue. Other, rarer locations of infxn are the lung, middle ear, mastoid, teeth and sinuses. Local invasion and septic thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein are seen after primary infxn. The 2 most common isolates are Fusobacterium necrophorum and Klebsiella pneumoniae. LS usually manifests w/ sore throat, fever, rigors, and unilateral neck pain and swelling in young, healthy individuals. Dx is confirmed by Doppler U/S or CT and blood cx.

You are correct. Neutrophilic dermatosis was diagnosed clinically and resolved rapidly w/ oral steroids. A rare idiopathic reactive inflammatory condition, neutrophilic dermatosis mimics infection but does not respond to abx or debridement. Some cases resolve spontaneously, although many persist. About 15% are associated with hematological malignancy.