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Tularaemia acquired in Denmark

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Tularaemia is a rare infection caused by Francisella tularensis. We present three cases of ulceroglandular tularaemia. The patients were diagnosed within the same month and had possibly been exposed to the bacteria in Djursland, Denmark. All patients were treated with antibiotics for weeks. Two patients needed surgical revision of suppurative lymphadenitis before complete remission of their symptoms. Tularaemia should be considered if a patient presents with fever, ulcer and regional lymphadenopathy, especially if there is a history of tick or mosquito bites or direct contact with animals.

Source: Ugeskrift for Læger

DOI: 10.61409/v12240921

Authors: Emil Dariush Lichscheidt, Karina Horsholt, Carsten Schade Larsen, Lotte Ebdrup

Institutions: Regional Hospital Randers, Aarhus University, Aarhus University Hospital

Language: Danish

Topic: Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4410697437