According to a statement from Kansas State University, Fusobacterium necrophorum is one of the most common bacteria causing Lemire's syndrome, a rare infection called "forgotten disease". A college student athlete in Kansas suddenly died of a rare bacterial infection after thinking that his symptoms were tonsillitis. But about two weeks ago, she began to feel sick. Initially, according to local news agency KDVR, people thought Scott had tonsillitis, or tonsillitis. Tonsillitis can cause sore throat, fever and pain when swallowing, but Scott actually suffers from a disease called lejmyr syndrome, which is very rare and was called "almost forgotten disease" in a similar case report in 2006. 27 strangest medical cases

According to the Center for Genetics and Rare Diseases (GARD) of the National Institutes of Health, Lemire's syndrome is a bacterial infection that begins in the throat, causing symptoms such as sore throat and fever, and then the jugular vein of the neck swells. Later, the pus-filled tissue transferred from the throat to various organs, including the lungs.

Many different bacteria can cause Lemire's syndrome, but the most common one is Fusobacterium necrophorum, which can be found in the throat and even in healthy people.

It is true that this situation often happens to healthy young people, but people know little about the exact reasons for this situation. Gard said that there is a theory that certain viruses or other bacterial infections may cause Clostridium necrotizing to invade the throat mucosa.

Gard said that this situation can be treated with antibiotics, but rapid action is needed, because delaying diagnosis for four days or more will lead to serious consequences. Unfortunately, in 2006, the case report said that the diagnosis was often delayed due to the initial harmless symptoms and lack of understanding of the disease. According to the University of Alabama (UAB) in Birmingham, although this disease is called "forgotten disease", it seems to be becoming more and more common as doctors try to control the use of antibiotics. According to UAB data, one in about 70,000 young people suffers from this disease every year, and about 6% people die from it.

Scott died on Saturday (65438+1October 27th).

Scott's family launched a "GoFundMe" campaign to pay for medical treatment and funeral expenses. According to GoFundMe, the family also hopes to set up a scholarship fund for Kansas State University rowing team on behalf of Scott.

"Sam is famous for her positive outlook on life and infectious smile," her family wrote. People who know her can talk deeply about her extroverted personality and her ability to make anyone happy.

Originally published in the journal Life Science.