What Is Tularemia?
9. Diagnosis
Depending on the variety of tularemia you have, the symptoms of the disease are likely to be similar to other common diseases. This means the condition will often go undiagnosed. If tularemia is suspected, then your doctor is likely to want to request some tests to confirm the diagnosis.
With sputum and/or blood samples, experts are able to try and culture any bacteria that might be present. Blood tests can also help experts look for the corresponding antibodies, but this is unlikely to be accurate shortly after the initial infection. Imaging techniques may also be used to help look for signs of pneumonia.
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