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## 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]

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Tularemia Signs and Symptoms. http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/tbe/symptoms/index.html Accessed May 8, 2016

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