A case of glandular tularemia presenting with prolonged fever and mesenteric lymphadenopathy

KARADAĞ ÖNCEL E., Ozkaya-Parlakay A., ÖZSÜREKCİ Y., CEYHAN M., CENGİZ A. B., KARA A.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS, vol.55, no.4, pp.430-432, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 55 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.430-432
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Tularemia is a zoonotic disease caused by Francisella tularensis, a gram-negative coccobacillus that is transmitted to humans by direct contact with or ingestion of infected animal tissues, through the bite of infected arthropods, by consumption of contaminated food or water, or from inhalation of aerosolized bacteria. Presented herein is a case of a four-year-old girl who was diagnosed with glandular tularemia after presenting with prolonged fever and mesenteric lymphadenopathy. A history of contact with a rabbit was a valuable clue for the diagnosis.