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Fusobacterium necrophorum<i> causes pharyngitis just as often as group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus in adolescents and young adults, and can result in the life-threatening Lemierre's syndrome. Macrolides should be avoided when this pathogen is suspected.

Lemierre's Syndrome and Pharyngitis