A case of glandular tularemia presenting with prolonged fever and mesenteric lymphadenopathy

作者:Karadag Oncel Eda*; Ozkaya Parlakay Aslinur; Ozsurekci Yasemin; Ceyhan Mehmet; Cengiz Ali Bulent; Kara Ates
来源:Turkish Journal of Pediatrics, 2013, 55(4): 430-432.

摘要

Tularemia is a zoonotic disease caused by Francisella tularensis, a gram-negative coccobacillus that is transmitted to humans by direct contact with or ingestion of infected animal tissues, through the bite of infected arthropods, by consumption of contaminated food or water, or from inhalation of aerosolized bacteria. Presented herein is a case of a four-year-old girl who was diagnosed with glandular tularemia after presenting with prolonged fever and mesenteric lymphadenopathy. A history of contact with a rabbit was a valuable clue for the diagnosis.

  • 出版日期2013-8