Tularemia: an experience of 13 cases including a rare myocarditis in a referral center in Eastern Switzerland (Central Europe) and a review of the literature
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DOI: 10.1007/s15010-019-01269-7
Abstract: BackgroundTularemia, a zoonotic disease caused by Francisella tularensis, can cause a broad spectrum of disease in humans including six major clinical presentations: the ulceroglandular, glandular, oculoglandular, oropharyngeal, typhoidal and pneumonic form. The epidemiology and ecology… read more here.
Keywords: literature; central europe; tularemia experience; tularemia ... See more keywords
A CASE OF PNEUMONIC TULAREMIA MIMICKING COVID-19
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2021.07.374
Abstract: TOPIC: Chest Infections TYPE: Medical Student/Resident Case Reports INTRODUCTION: Tularemia is a zoonotic infection caused by Francisella tularensis, an anaerobic and fastidious gram-negative bacterium. It is transmitted from direct inhalational exposure and bites from infected… read more here.
Keywords: pneumonic tularemia; case pneumonic; covid case; case ... See more keywords
Pediatric Tularemia—A Case Series From a Single Center in Switzerland
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofac292
Abstract: Abstract Background The incidence of tularemia has recently increased throughout Europe. Pediatric tularemia typically presents with ulceroglandular or glandular disease and requires antimicrobial therapy not used in the empirical management of childhood acute lymphadenitis. We… read more here.
Keywords: pediatric tularemia; tularemia; therapy; case series ... See more keywords
Variation in Tularemia Clinical Manifestations—Arkansas, 2009–2013
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofx027
Abstract: Abstract Background Francisella tularensis, although naturally occurring in Arkansas, is also a Tier 1 select agent and potential bioterrorism threat. As such, tularemia is nationally notifiable and mandatorily reported to the Arkansas Department of Health.… read more here.
Keywords: 2009 2013; variation tularemia; tularemia clinical; manifestations arkansas ... See more keywords
Epidemiological survey of tularemia in Ilam Province, west of Iran
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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-019-4121-1
Abstract: BackgroundFrancisella tularensis is the causative agent of tularemia in humans and a large number of animal species. Considering recent evidence of the circulation of this bacterium in different parts of Iran, especially in the western… read more here.
Keywords: tularemia ilam; epidemiological survey; tularemia; ilam province ... See more keywords
Epidemiological Review of Francisella Tularensis: A Case Study in the Complications of Dual Diagnoses
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DOI: 10.1371/currents.outbreaks.8eb0b55f377abc2d250314bbb8fc9d6d
Abstract: Introduction: Tularemia is a rare but potentially fatal disease that develops in numerous wild and domestic animals, including lagomorphs, rodents, cats, and humans. Francisella tularensis bacterium, the causative agent of tularemia, was identified by veterinary… read more here.
Keywords: francisella tularensis; case; laboratory; tularemia ... See more keywords
A Multidisciplinary Approach to the First Autochthonous Case of Tularemia Reported in Portugal.
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DOI: 10.20344/amp.15790
Abstract: Francisella tularensis, a Gram-negative coccobacillus, is a highly virulent pathogen responsible for several zoonotic outbreaks in Europe in the last few decades. The authors report the case of a 46-year-old male who developed fever, myalgias… read more here.
Keywords: multidisciplinary approach; approach first; tularemia; first autochthonous ... See more keywords
Tularemia seroprevalence in humans in the region of the Hittite-Arzawa War (Inner Aegean Region), where the first biological weapon was used 3300 years ago.
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DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.3962153
Abstract: BACKGROUND : According to Egyptian records, tularemia emerged in the Canaan region, where it was first identified and spread to Anatolia over the Euphrates. It was used as an active biological weapon for the first… read more here.
Keywords: war; inner aegean; region; tularemia ... See more keywords
Development, Phenotypic Characterization and Genomic Analysis of a Francisella tularensis Panel for Tularemia Vaccine Testing
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.725776
Abstract: Francisella tularensis is one of several biothreat agents for which a licensed vaccine is needed to protect against this pathogen. To aid in the development of a vaccine protective against pneumonic tularemia, we generated and… read more here.
Keywords: analysis; francisella; panel; vaccine ... See more keywords
Vector-Borne Tularemia: A Re-Emerging Cause of Cervical Lymphadenopathy
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DOI: 10.3390/tropicalmed7080189
Abstract: Tularemia is a zoonosis caused by the highly invasive bacterium Francisella tularensis. It is transmitted to humans by direct contact with infected animals or by vectors, such as ticks, mosquitos, and flies. Even though it… read more here.
Keywords: cause cervical; emerging cause; vector borne; tularemia ... See more keywords
Tularemia in children during the last outbreak in Kosovo.
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DOI: 10.3855/jidc.14886
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Tularemia is a zoonotic disease that primarily affects adults and children in rural areas. Late diagnosis in children is often associated with treatment failure and accessory surgical procedures. OBJECTIVE To analyze the diagnostic and… read more here.
Keywords: surgical procedures; diagnosis; last outbreak; tularemia ... See more keywords