Francisella tularenis infection

Francisella tularenis infection: Introduction

Francisella tularenis infection: Francisella tularenis is a type of bacteria that can cause infection involving the skin, respiratory and gastrointestinal systems. The nature and severity of symptoms varies depending on the location of the infection. The bacteria primarily causes localized tissue necrosis. The pathogen is considered a possible biological weapon. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Francisella tularenis infection is available below.

Symptoms of Francisella tularenis infection

• High fever
• Headache
• Rigors
• Low backache
• Sore throat
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See full list of 16 symptoms of Francisella tularenis infection

Treatments for Francisella tularenis infection

• Antibiotics
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Home Diagnostic Testing

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Francisella tularenis infection?

• Misdiagnosis of Francisella tularenis infection
• Failure to diagnose Francisella tularenis infection
• Undiagnosed: Francisella tularenis infection

Francisella tularenis infection: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Francisella tularenis infection:

• Hilar adenopathy
• Pneumonia
• Pleural effusion
• Death
• Sepsis
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Causes of Francisella tularenis infection

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Misdiagnosis and Francisella tularenis infection

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Francisella tularenis infection: Broader Related Topics

• Bacterial diseases
• Conditions involving a pathogen
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Types of Francisella tularenis infection

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