Tag: Fusobacterium necrophorum

First described in 1936, the life-threatening condition known as Lemierre's syndrome was nearly eradicated by antibiotics, leading to its nickname, "the forgotten disease". However, the term also refers to a larger, more complex group of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) that still afflict over a billion people worldwide and remain overlooked by global health initiatives.

Before the widespread use of antibiotics, a rare and often fatal complication known as Lemierre's syndrome was well-documented. The term "the forgotten disease" refers to this illness, which is making a concerning resurgence due to factors like antibiotic use and resistance.