10 Tularemia Symptoms
Article Sources
- 1. 'Signs and Symptoms of Tularemia | CDC.' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 18 Dec. 2019, www.cdc.gov/tularemia/signssymptoms/index.html
- 2. 'Tularemia - Symptoms and Causes.' Mayo Clinic, 29 Aug. 2018, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tularemia/symptoms-causes/syc-20378635
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Skin Ulcers
Roughly 80% of people with tularemia have what's called the ulceroglandular type of infection.4‘Tularaemia. Understand About Tularaemia Zoonosis Infection.’ Symptom Checker, Health Information and Medicines Guide | Patient, 19 Oct. 2016, patient.info/doctor/tularaemia Commonly, a person with this type was bitten by a tick, or they were exposed to an infected animal. Sometimes, the bacteria can also enter through a scrape or wound.2‘Tularemia - Symptoms and Causes.’ Mayo Clinic, 29 Aug. 2018, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tularemia/symptoms-causes/syc-20378635
A red spot may develop on the place on the skin where the bacteria entered the body. Over time, an ulcer forms on the skin. This sore may be painful and slow to heal. If a person who works outside or with animals develops skin ulcers, they should see a doctor to discuss a possible infection.3‘Tularemia: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia.’ MedlinePlus - Health Information from the National Library of Medicine, medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000856.htm
