While not uncommon in the preantibiotic era, Lemierre’s syndrome is now a rare condition with an incidence of 3.6 cases per 1 million per year [8]. Several authors have noted an increase in the number of cases of Lemierre’s syndrome since the late 1990s [6-8].

How common is Lemierre syndrome?

While not uncommon in the preantibiotic era, Lemierre’s syndrome is now a rare condition with an incidence of 3.6 cases per 1 million per year [8]. Several authors have noted an increase in the number of cases of Lemierre’s syndrome since the late 1990s [6-8].

How many people get Lemierre's?

Fewer than 4 in every 1 million people develop Lemierre’s syndrome worldwide each year. However, cases have steadily increased since 1998. In this article, we take a look at the symptoms and causes of the condition, along with how Lemierre’s syndrome is diagnosed and treated.