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Lemierre syndrome is an uncommon disease most often associated with infections. We present a case of Lemierre syndrome associated with infection with pulmonary abscess, septic emboli and empyema requiring chest tube drainage and intrapleural fibrinolytic therapy. Our case highlights as an uncommon cause of Lemierre syndrome as well as the challenges in treating complications of such infections.
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