Do I Have Tularemia?

As far as you know, have you been bitten by a tick or a deer fly?

Have you been in contact with any sick or dead animal?

Do you have sudden fever and chills?

Do you have headaches?

Do you have swollen and painful lymph glands?

Do you have diarrhea?

Do you have muscle aches or joint pain?

Do you have a dry cough or and a sore throat?

Do you have progressive weakness?

Do you have chest pain, and difficulty breathing?

Do you have ulcers on the skin or mouth?

Do you have swollen and painful eyes?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have tularemia. Tularemia is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis found in animals such as rabbits, hares, and rodents. Tularemia occurs naturally in the US. The bacterium Francisella tularensis is extremely contagious and can enter your body through your skin, mouth, eyes or lungs. People can become infected with the bacterium that causes tularemia by tick and deer fly stings, skin contact with infected animals, drinking contaminated water, or inhaling contaminated dust aerosols during agricultural activities or landscaping. Tularemia can also be a laboratory-acquired infection.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have tularemia. Tularemia is a potentially dangerous infectious disease caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis. Tularemia is also known as rabbit fever or deer fly fever. It usually affects animals such as rabbits and rodents, but can also be found in dogs, cats and hamsters. People can be infected in several ways, including tick or deer fly bites and handling infected animals. The symptoms of tularemia vary depending on the route of infection. Diagnosing tularemia can be challenging. A diagnosis is based on the fact that you have been exposed to the bacterium, and blood and sputum tests.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have tularemia. Tularemia is an infectious disease that can affect both animals and people. It is caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis. This bacterium is often found in animals such as rabbits, rodents, domestic cats, dogs and hamsters. There has been an outbreak of tularemia among hamsters purchased at pet stores in the United States. The symptoms of tularemia usually appear within 3 to 5 days after exposure. Tularemia must be treated immediately. Treatment includes antibiotics and lasts 10 to 21 days, depending on the severity of the symptoms and the type of medication.