Tularemia physical examination

Overview[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Vitals[edit | edit source]

• Biphasic fever
• Tachycardia
• Changes in Blood pressure ^[1]

Skin[edit | edit source]

• 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[edit | edit source]

• Infections of the eyes, such as oculoglandular may occur. Most notably in the form of irritation and inflammation of the eyes. ^[1]

Mouth[edit | edit source]

• 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[edit | edit source]

• Intense stiffness ^[1]

References[edit | edit source]

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