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Tularemia is an infection common in wild rodents. It is caused by the organism Francisella tularensis. Tularemia is transmitted to humans by contact with infected animal tissues or by ticks, biting flies, and mosquitoes... |
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Symptoms
Chills; Enlarged lymph nodes of the groin or armpits; Fever; Headache; Joint stiffness; Muscle pains; Possible conjun...
Causes
Humans can contract tularemia in the following ways: Direct contact, through a break in the skin, with an infected an...
Tests
Serology for tularemia; PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test of a sample from an ulcer; Blood culture for tularemia; ...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to cure the infection with antibiotic treatment. Streptomycin and tetracycline are commonly ...
Prevention
A vaccine is recommended for people at high risk (trappers, hunters, and laboratory workers who work with the organism.
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if symptoms develop after a rodent bite, tick bite, or exposure to the flesh of a wild...
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