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==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
===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. | |||
==Eyes== | |||
*Infections of the eyes, such as oculoglandular may occur. Most notably in the form of irritation and inflammation of the eyes. | |||
===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. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 21:25, 22 February 2016
Overview
Physical Examination
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.
Eyes
- Infections of the eyes, such as oculoglandular may occur. Most notably in the form of irritation and inflammation of the eyes.
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.