Tularemia physical examination

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Overview

Tularemia may present itself with different clinical manifestations depending on the mode of transmission.

Physical Examination

Vitals

• Biphasic fever (Saddleback fever)
• Tachycardia
• Changes in Blood pressure

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.

Neck

• Intense stiffness