What is it?
A bacterial infection transmitted from ticks and other animal such as rabbits, squirrels, cats and mosquitoes.
A large red lump develops 2-5 days after being bitten and opens as a sore.
Diagnosis Tests
Culture testing
Chest x- ray and/or lymph node ultrasound to detect further complications.
Serologic testing
Antibody detection (IgM/IgG)
Agglutination tests and ELISA
Immunofluorescence, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
Immunochromatographic tests
PCR (polymerase chain reaction)
It occurs mainly in world regions of:
China
Europe
Japan
Middle East
North America
Russia
Cause
Bacteria: Francella tularensis type A is more serious than type B
Infection via:
Tick bites
Eating undercooked, infected animal meat or drinking contaminated water
Handling of infectious matter
Inhalation
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Symptoms
High temperature greater than 38°C (100°F) or over and/or chills and sweats longer than 72 hours?
Headache which is on and off or a constant headache longer than 24 hours?
Pain, redness, and itching of the eyes (conjunctivitis) ?
General discomfort (muscle weakness), uneasiness or ill feeling (malaise) and/or fatigue (tiredness)?
Swollen lymph glands and/or reoccurring mouth ulcers?
Red lump rash (filled with pus) which becomes an open sore at site of entry (primary rash)?
Ulcer becomes like a black scab (necrotic eschar) which can leave a scar?
Red lumps and blisters, itchy and sore skin filled with pus of various sizes and appearance (secondary rash)?
Red streaks, swollen and sore rash (swelling of lymph glands)?
Abdominal pain and/or are constant violently vomiting or vomiting longer than two days (one day if a child)?
Complications /Information to beware of/General tips: Medical Emergency Condition
And/or do not wait, phone for ambulance if have or develop:
General tips
Avoid sharing towels or personal items if skin lesions are present
Always wash meat thoroughly and obstain from a reliable source and cook thoroughly.
Cover any skin ulcers/lesions
No need to isolate at home from family
Wash hands frequently
This condition may show similar symptoms to:
Detailed Information
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