The mortality rate was 90% prior to antibiotic therapy. In the contemporary era, a mortality of 4% has been estimated. Since this disease is not well known and often remains undiagnosed, mortality might be much higher. Approximately 10% of survivors suffer from clinical sequelae, including cranial nerve palsy and orthopaedic limitations.
Lemierre's syndrome
DAVID syndrome
Freshers' flu
Salmonellosis
Listeriosis
Boutonneuse fever
Periodic fever syndrome
Bacillary dysentery