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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Typically signs of tularemia include a | Typically signs of tularemia include a [[Biphasic|biphasic fever]], [[tachycardia]], and changes in blood pressure. Depending on the mode of [[transmission]], tularemia may also cause skin ulcers, eye infection, or swelling of the throat. | ||
==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
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* [[Biphasic fever]] | * [[Biphasic fever]] | ||
* [[Tachycardia]] | * [[Tachycardia]] | ||
* Changes in [[Blood pressure]] <ref name= "Signs Tul"> Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Tularemia Signs and Symptoms. http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/tbe/symptoms/index.html Accessed May 8, 2016 </ref> | * Changes in [[Blood pressure]] <ref name="Signs Tul">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Tularemia Signs and Symptoms. http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/tbe/symptoms/index.html Accessed May 8, 2016 </ref> | ||
===Skin=== | ===Skin=== | ||
*It is common that patients with tularemia develop a skin ulcer at the site of infection- Ulceroglandular. | *It is common that patients with tularemia develop a skin ulcer at the site of infection- Ulceroglandular. | ||
*Skin disorders, such as glandular, have commonly been associated with tularemia infection. <ref name= "Signs Tul"> Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Tularemia Signs and Symptoms. http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/tbe/symptoms/index.html Accessed May 8, 2016 </ref> | *Skin disorders, such as [[glandular]], have commonly been associated with tularemia infection. <ref name="Signs Tul">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Tularemia Signs and Symptoms. http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/tbe/symptoms/index.html Accessed May 8, 2016 </ref> | ||
===Eyes=== | ===Eyes=== | ||
*Infections of the eyes, such as oculoglandular may occur. Most notably in the form of irritation and inflammation of the eyes. <ref name= "Signs Tul"> Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Tularemia Signs and Symptoms. http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/tbe/symptoms/index.html Accessed May 8, 2016 </ref> | *Infections of the eyes, such as oculoglandular may occur. Most notably in the form of irritation and inflammation of the eyes. <ref name="Signs Tul">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Tularemia Signs and Symptoms. http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/tbe/symptoms/index.html Accessed May 8, 2016 </ref> | ||
===Mouth=== | ===Mouth=== | ||
*Infection of the mouth, in the form of Oropharyngeal, has commonly been reported. | *Infection of the mouth, in the form of Oropharyngeal, has commonly been reported. | ||
*Patients will display soreness and swelling of the tonsils, throat, and neck. <ref name= "Signs Tul"> Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Tularemia Signs and Symptoms. http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/tbe/symptoms/index.html Accessed May 8, 2016 </ref> | *Patients will display soreness and [[Tonsilitis|swelling of the tonsils]], throat, and neck. <ref name="Signs Tul">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Tularemia Signs and Symptoms. http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/tbe/symptoms/index.html Accessed May 8, 2016 </ref> | ||
===Neck=== | ===Neck=== | ||
*Intense stiffness <ref name= "Signs Tul"> Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Tularemia Signs and Symptoms. http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/tbe/symptoms/index.html Accessed May 8, 2016 </ref> | *Intense stiffness <ref name="Signs Tul">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Tularemia Signs and Symptoms. http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/tbe/symptoms/index.html Accessed May 8, 2016 </ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Zoonoses]] | [[Category:Zoonoses]] | ||
[[Category:Biological weapons]] | [[Category:Biological weapons]] | ||
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Overview
Typically signs of tularemia include a biphasic fever, tachycardia, and changes in blood pressure. Depending on the mode of transmission, tularemia may also cause skin ulcers, eye infection, or swelling of the throat.
Physical Examination
Vitals
- Biphasic fever
- Tachycardia
- Changes in Blood pressure [1]
Skin
- It is common that patients with tularemia develop a skin ulcer at the site of infection- Ulceroglandular.
- Skin disorders, such as glandular, have commonly been associated with tularemia infection. [1]
Eyes
- Infections of the eyes, such as oculoglandular may occur. Most notably in the form of irritation and inflammation of the eyes. [1]
Mouth
- Infection of the mouth, in the form of Oropharyngeal, has commonly been reported.
- Patients will display soreness and swelling of the tonsils, throat, and neck. [1]
Neck
- Intense stiffness [1]