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Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings
The peer-reviewed journal of Baylor Scott & White Health
Volume 33, 2020 - Issue 4
Case Studies
Lemierre’s syndrome treated operatively
Allison T. LanfearBaylor Scott and White–The Heart Hospital, Plano, Texas
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